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Brighton Science unveils BConnect: The world's first surface intelligence platform

Next-generation solution combines diagnostic tools with data analytics to understand and prevent bonding and adhesion issues in composites and other industries.

Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

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Shimadzu XSeeker 8000 is designed for simplicity

The new user-friendly XSeeker 8000 benchtop X-ray CT system enables high functionality with a small footprint.

Design/Simulation

Hi-DEN project targets novel high-pressure hydrogen storage innovations

Carbon ThreeSixty, alongside partners Antich & Sons and Viritech, will manufacture, integrate and demonstrate a volumetrically efficient composite hydrogen system for land transport, short-haul aerospace.
#windblades

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Inha University incorporates SwiftComp simulation software to virtually test composites

AnalySwift’s SwiftComp tool aims to mitigate the burden of costly experiments and enable accurate testing of woven and braided composite structures.
#workforcedevelopment

Urban Air Mobility

Sikorsky hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator to inform future missions

Long-range, autonomous HEX aircraft prototype featuring a composite airframe serves as evaluation of large VTOL aircraft design, novel propulsion systems and control architectures for military and commercial purposes.
#automation #wingoftomorrow #space

Automating NDT for CFRP aerostructures

Robotic laser shearography enables 100% inspection of complex, flight-critical composite structures.
#space #airbus #ndi

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Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole flexure test

A second new test method has been standardized by ASTM for determining notch sensitivity of sandwich composites.
#design-and-testing

Daniel Adams

Videos / Podcasts

Carbon Fibers

Pyromeral mineral composites demonstrate resistance to thermal runaway

February 22, 2023 - 1:00 PM EST

PyroKarb, a carbon fiber-reinforced glass-ceramic, has been demonstrated to withstand the high temperatures of open flame during a thermal runaway event in eVTOL batteries with little to no damage.
#trends

Bcomp and KTM Technologies natural fiber brake disc cover

Natural Fibers

Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover

November 25, 2022 - 12:00 AM EST

Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
#sustainability #biomaterials #focusondesign

Avel Robotics uses AFP tow steering to produce CFRP foil components

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Plant tour: Avel Robotics, Lorient, France

November 23, 2022 - 12:00 AM EST

From AFP hydrofoils to more efficient aircraft parts, Avel uses digital design, multiprocess production and a rule-breaking approach for complex 4D composites.
#planttour #wingoftomorrow #space

Filament Winding

Carbon fiber enables new, low-CO2 Skyrora orbital launch vehicle

August 23, 2022 - 12:00 PM EST

U.K. private space company is developing and testing orbital launch vehicle Skyrora XL to carry small satellites in Earth’s orbit using eco-friendly fuel, a unified systems design and composites.
#wingoftomorrow #space

Energy Storage

Evident wind blade inspection system automates nondestructive ultrasonic testing

August 15, 2022 - 12:00 PM EST

An autonomous, cobot-mounted inspection system combines Industry 4.0 with established ultrasonic technology to rapidly provide repeatable, accurate data and improve overall efficiency.
#automation #ndi #composites4-0

FEA of composite seat shell for SuCoHS demonstrator

Hi-Temp Resins

SuCoHS project: Advancing composite solutions for parts with high thermal and mechanical loads

April 28, 2022 - 12:00 AM EST

New materials, structural concepts and manufacturing using sensors for composites that resist fire, temperature and loads while providing weight and cost savings versus metals.
#wingoftomorrow #space #sensors

Marine

InfraCore develops composite helideck for 85-meter seagoing patrol vessel

April 22, 2022 - 12:00 PM EST

Nominated for the JEC Innovation Awards 2022, the FRP deck has undergone rigorous impact and hydrocarbon fire tests, proving that it is robust enough to resist a helicopter crash.

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Plant tour: Renegade Materials Corp., Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S.

Renegade Materials is known for high-performance prepregs for aerospace applications. Following its acquisition by Teijin in 2019, the company has expanded capacity and R&D efforts on a range of aerospace-targeted materials.
#wingoftomorrow #space #planttour

Hannah Mason Technical Editor, CompositesWorld

Testing

Pyromeral mineral composites demonstrate resistance to thermal runaway

Carbon Fibers

HyImpulse, Adamant Composites linerless CFRP tank passes hydrostatic burst test

The liquid oxygen (LOX) tank, to be used in a HyImpulse smallsat launch vehicle, demonstrates the ability to withstand pressures well beyond the limits of its intended use.
#space #wingoftomorrow

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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.
#wingoftomorrow #space

Urban Air Mobility

Bye 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.
#wingoftomorrow #space

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RACER achieves “power on” test, prepares for 2023 maiden flights

Initial function checks were conducted at the Airbus Helicopter facility in Marignane, France, signaling the next step for the composite rotorcraft demonstrator and its highly collaborative teams.
#wingoftomorrow #space

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Rolls-Royce prepares UltraFan technology demonstrator for testing

The UltraFan aeroengine, with a fan diameter of 140 inches, is designed with a suite of technologies to contribute to fuel efficiency for narrowbody and widebody aircraft.
#aeroengines #wingoftomorrow #space