Prepregs
More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing project in Clean Sky 2 replaces metal nacelle with composites
SAT-AM project composite nacelle reduced component weight by at least 10%, reduced the number of elements by more than 35%, resulted in a more uniform structure and reached TRL 6.
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Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs
Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.
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HexPly M901 prepreg accelerates product development cycles
Hexcel’s HexPly M901 prepreg system reportedly reduces production time of composite leaf springs.
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Toray Composite Materials America launches flexible, adaptive 2700 prepreg system
Particularly geared toward emerging aerospace programs, the epoxy-based meets demands for high performance and process flexibility from prototype to high-volume production.
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Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures
ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.
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Axiom prepregs target pressure vessels
Axiom Materials has launched two new narrow prepreg products developed for use in pressure vessels to store compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen for e-mobility applications.
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Easy-to-use kits enable infield repair of composite structures
Portable kit enables patch repairs using UV-cure glass fiber/vinyl ester or room-temp stored carbon fiber/epoxy prepregs and battery-powered curing equipment.
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Nèos International establishes new HQ, composites facility in the U.K.
The 60,000-square-foot plant in Derby, U.K., will be the centerpiece of the Nèos Composites subsidiary and provide a new headquarters for the larger Nèos International.
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Teijin Tenax carbon fiber prepreg adopted for UltraFan aeroengine nacelle
Prepreg developed specifically for aircraft applications using high-performance and rapid-curing epoxy resin, with low-temp molding and automated processing capabilities.
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Gurit extends contract with Pilatus Aircraft for aerospace-qualified prepregs
Five-year materials supply contract extension covers prepreg delivery for secondary aircraft structures and interior applications, including the CFRP/GFRP PC-24 jet.
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