Design & Tooling
Joby completes second stage of eVTOL certification process
Joby has demonstrated that its eVTOL aircraft is capable of meeting safety rules defined during the first stage, thus meeting the Means of Compliance for type certification. Progress continues in the next three stages.
Read MoreBye Aerospace eFlyer2 approved for flight test certification
The FAA has approved the composites-intensive, all-electric aircraft as eligible for certification under Part 23, enabling the Denver-based OEM to start certification testing.
Read MoreAirbus Commercial selects Altair SimSolid in ZEROe project
Altair SimSolid simulation technology will streamline Airbus teams in their design, development and engineering of the zero-emissions ZEROe concept aircraft.
Read MoreOptimizing a thermoplastic composite helicopter door hinge
9T Labs used Additive Fusion Technology to iterate CFRTP designs, fully exploit continuous fiber printing and outperform stainless steel and black metal designs in failure load and weight.
WatchSimcenter software update highlights aircraft wing skin optimization
Expanded aerospace capabilities in Siemens software portfolio performs more rapid margin of safety calculations and reduces simulation preprocessing up to 80%.
Read MoreProper application of semi-permanent mold release systems
Performing regular maintenance of the layup tool for successful sealing and release is required to reduce the risk of part adherence.
Read MoreMetal AM advances in composite tooling, Part 2
Toolmakers and molders continue to realize the benefits of additive versus conventional/subtractive manufacturing of molds and mold components.
Read MoreTPI, WindSTAR create digital twin for wind blade manufacturing
Machine learning framework provides real-time feedback during composite fabrication process, with some cases achieving 95% predictive accuracy and computation faster than physics-based simulations.
Read MoreMeasuring ply-wise deformation during consolidation using embedded sensors
Strip-type shape sensor method claims real-time measurement of ply-wise deformation.
Read MoreInnoptus Solar Team select JetCam for 2023 World Solar Challenge vehicle fabrication
JetCam software streamlines nesting performance for composite ply assembly and cutting for the team’s 100th solar vehicle.
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