News archive: Composite Materials | Airframer

21 February

ReleaseNIAR (Wichita, USA) successfully commissioned Cevotec's SAMBA Pro Prepreg system

17 February

ReleaseTeijin unveils advanced spread-tow carbon fibre woven fabric

16 February

Venturi Aviation and Airborne will partner on lightweight composite structures for the Echelon 01 all-electric aircraft, due to be launched in 2028.

Venturi plans advanced manufacturing for Echelon 01

The companies' collaboration has the objective to develop a digital and automated factory for composite lightweight structures which is much more flexible and dynamic and is based on on-demand manufacturing.

16 February

ReleaseAerodine Composites awarded ISO 9001 and AS9100D, the highest quality management certifications in the aerospace industry

10 February

ReleaseGA-ASI selects two companies to support MQ-9B development as part of Blue Magic Belgium

10 February

Vertical Aerospace says it will scale up to produce up to 2,000 VX4 electric aircraft per year.

Leonardo partners Vertical for VX4 composite fuselage

With a rapidly filling order book Vertical has brought the aerostructures development and manufacturing skills of Leonardo at Grottaglie on board to co-develop the fuselage of its VX4 eVTOL.

25 January

ReleaseVentec's USA facility receives AS9100-D & ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certification

19 January

The Seaglider is planned to enter commercial service by 2025.

Regent appoints builder for seaglider demonstrator

Leveraging existing dock infrastructure, Regent's commercial seaglider will float, foil, and fly. Not strictly speaking an aircraft, it will be regulated and certified by maritime authorities.

12 January

Release2550 Engineering helps Diab move towards full process control through Industrial AI

12 January

ReleaseEmbraer and Aernnova announce new strategic partnership in Evora

6 January

The Massivit 10000 printer will be used for producing moulds for the manufacture of composite (carbon and fibreglass) parts.

Kanfit signs up for next-generation 3D printer

The Massivit 10000 printer operates on the cast in motion technology, to produce composite parts. It can be used for printing moulds, production tools and large-scale models that can be used for manufacturing.

3 January

ReleaseLeonardo completes the acquisition of 25.1% in HENSOLDT

22 December

ReleaseKorean Air to develop broadband stealth UAV technology

13 December

ReleaseBotucatu factory is elected Embraer's best supplier in Brazil

9 December

ReleaseDaher lays the cornerstone for the Shap'In innovation centre that will develop its composite aerostructures of the future

8 December

Safran Aircraft Engines and Albany International extend their partnership to develop 3D composites for CFM engines to the year 2046.

Safran and Albany International extend composite collaboration

The partners have built three plants in Rochester (New Hampshire), Commercy (France) and Queretaro (Mexico). These are dedicated to 3D composite parts and have produced 130,000 for the LEAP engine.

30 November

ReleaseNCC and Nexam Chemical provide solution for using composites in extreme temperatures

17 November

ReleaseCollins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components to deliver lighter, cost-efficient and sustainable aircraft structures

17 November

Complex tooling at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility

Partners secure funding for next-gen composite components

The latest braider equipment at Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, UK, facility can manufacture composite components such as new complex fuel pipes - and will be used by a new collaboration of UK companies.

16 November

ReleaseFMi Chemical becomes approved supplier to General Electric

11 November

ReleaseSEKISUI Aerospace acquires Continuous Compression Molding equipment for thermoplastics

10 November

The contract highlights the continued commitment by Spirit to Irish suppliers following its recent acquisition of Bombardier's Belfast operations.

EireComposites and Spirit sign aerospace contract

Spirit AeroSystems and EireComposites' contract will enable the creation of 40 jobs over the next three years, while also securing 60 existing positions.

9 November

ReleaseARRIS raises $88.5 million in Series C funding

28 October

The GKN Aerospace aviation forum focused on a sustainable future of flight, the path to net zero emissions and the workforce of the future.

GKN celebrates technology centre opening

GKN Aerospace's Global Technology Centre will focus on sustainable aviation research and development. At full capacity the collaboration centre will host 300 engineers.

26 October

ReleaseMarkforged's FX20 and new continuous fibre reinforced ULTEM 9085 filament to expand use of 3D printing in demanding industries like aerospace

26 October

ReleaseAvantus divests composites business to focus on expansion into C-class components

19 October

ReleaseAirtificial and flying car manufacturer PAL-V sign new strategic agreement

19 October

ReleaseTeijin to boost highly heat-resistant carbon fibre prepreg production for aerospace applications

12 October

ReleaseConstruction begins on new Hexcel Centre of Research & Technology Excellence in Utah

12 October

ReleaseARRIS Composites to collaborate with Airbus on composite research

4 October

ReleaseSolvay introduces a new flagship epoxy prepreg for the aerospace market

16 September

ReleaseMarshall to partner on Team Tempest

16 September

ReleasePipistrel and Genevation enter aircraft manufacturing corporation

14 September

ReleaseNew R&D collaboration MAI ACoSaLUS – automated composite sandwich lay-up system

7 September

ReleaseElectroimpact, Toray, and Janicki advance processing technologies for rapid manufacture of large-scale thermoplastic composite parts

3 September

ReleaseEnpro continues portfolio reshaping; divests polymer components business

1 September

ReleaseHexcel to expand engineered core operations in Morocco

27 August

ReleaseEmbraer opens an office in Hungary

28 July

Markforged is offering Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A, aerospace-ready versions of its Onyx FR and Carbon Fiber FR materials.

Markforged launches traceable composite materials

Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A materials are designed to meet flame, smoke and toxicity requirements for many parts in aircraft interiors, come with traceability, and adhere to specifications approved by NCAMP.

21 July

ReleaseSAT-AM project – flight tests

20 July

ReleaseNORCO awarded AS9100D certification

24 June

ReleaseSolvay will supply composites, adhesives and technical support for UAM Italian company Novotech's Seagull and future aircraft

21 June

ReleaseQarbon Aerospace selected by LIFT Aircraft Inc. to perform complete system integration and assembly for LIFT’s eVTOL aircraft, HEXA, at the Qarbon facility in Red Oak, Texas

16 June

ReleaseLight & Strong deploys Plataine's AI-based solution for digital manufacturing

15 June

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