Archer unveils eVTOL Maker aircraft
California-based UAM company debuts its inaugural composite eVTOL demonstrator aircraft at an in-person event in Los Angeles.
Grace Nehls
Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
Majority of global eVTOL professionals indicate commercial UAM routes will be operational by 2025
Research commissioned by Horizon Aircraft suggests near-future UAM market advancements and the development of new jobs, with Canada, China and the U.S. predicted to have the most advanced eVTOL markets.
EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle
Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.
New thermoset matrix resin offers fast, low-temp, tunable cure
HARP Rapid is a new thermoset resin chemistry for liquid molding processes that offers a fast, tunable cure profile, and a Tg that exceeds the material’s cure temperature.
#hprtm #outofautoclave
Heatcon to distribute Hexcel prepregs for UAV/AAM market
The partnership includes North American distribution of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support urban air mobility manufacturing and repair.
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Archer unveils eVTOL Maker aircraft
California-based UAM company debuts its inaugural composite eVTOL demonstrator aircraft at an in-person event in Los Angeles.
Majority of global eVTOL professionals indicate commercial UAM routes will be operational by 2025
Research commissioned by Horizon Aircraft suggests near-future UAM market advancements and the development of new jobs, with Canada, China and the U.S. predicted to have the most advanced eVTOL markets.
EHang reveals long-range composite autonomous aerial vehicle
Further expanding its UAM services, the passenger-grade VT-30 is designed for zero-emissions intercity transportation up to a distance of 300 kilometers.
Heatcon to distribute Hexcel prepregs for UAV/AAM market
The partnership includes North American distribution of Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg tapes and fabrics to support urban air mobility manufacturing and repair.
U.S. Air Force awards airworthiness approval to Beta Technologies ALIA aircraft
Endorsement follows manned electric aircraft into next phase of flight testing, with the goal to enable new markets and accelerate UAM development.
Beta secures order for 20 composite eVTOL ALIA aircraft
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NEW PRODUCTS: URBAN AIR MOBILITY
New thermoset matrix resin offers fast, low-temp, tunable cure
HARP Rapid is a new thermoset resin chemistry for liquid molding processes that offers a fast, tunable cure profile, and a Tg that exceeds the material’s cure temperature.
#hprtm #outofautoclave
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Janicki Industries
Janicki Industries is featuring its fast prototyping process for flyaway parts and tooling for urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle manufacturers.
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