Composites Use in Aerospace | CompositesWorld
Nov 18, 2024 · Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking. Tier 1 Sekisui Aerospace’s implementation of RFID tracking, sensors and Xemelgo software at two of its production facilities led to increased productivity, eliminating …
Composites end markets: Aerospace (2023) | CompositesWorld
Jan 9, 2023 · Anticipating these trends, Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerospace composites fabricators are working avidly to modernize their operations to be prepared to meet the needs of the aircraft OEMs. Much of this jockeying for M&P position can be seen in some of the recent technologies and applications developed by composites fabricators.
Large, high-volume, infused composite structures on the …
Jun 4, 2019 · By Lorenz’ estimation, AeroComposit, because of its work on the MS-21 wings, is about a decade ahead of the rest of the aerospace composites world in the development, application and optimization of infusion for large aerostructures. “The Russians are learning day by day and are constantly optimizing. They are way ahead,” he says.
Lightning strike protection strategies for composite aircraft
May 1, 2013 · The Summit consists of a range of 12 high-level lectures by 14 invited speakers. Topics are composites-related innovations in automotive/transport, space/aerospace, advanced materials, process engineering, as well as challenging applications in other markets like architecture, construction, sports, energy, marine and more.
Structural adhesives, Part II: Aerospace - CompositesWorld
Jul 11, 2016 · “The importance of adhesives in aerospace is increasing significantly with higher composites usage,” says Bjorn Ballien, global business development manager development manager, aerospace adhesives, at Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Bay Point, CA, US). Historically used to bond faceskins to honeycomb core in sandwich constructions, such as flight ...
Aerospace market report forecasts rapid composites growth by 2030
Jan 12, 2024 · The report notes that the “intricate nature of aerospace composites, involving specialized materials and complex manufacturing processes, disrupts the supply chain’s seamless operation.” Considering aerospace’s reliable on specific fibers like glass, carbon or aramid fibers, their sourcing tend to significantly impact production costs.
Firefly Aerospace doubles Texas facilities to support composite …
Feb 29, 2024 · The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
Aerospace Composites Solutions relocates to new $16.8 million …
Jul 28, 2023 · On July 25 th, Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS, formerly Blackhawk Composites, Morgantown, Ky., U.S.), a comprehensive composites design and manufacturing company focused on boosting aircraft performance and capabilities, broke ground on a $16.8 million expansion and relocation in Morgantown that will create 72 new full-time jobs in the area.
The next 10 years in commercial aviation and composites
Jul 19, 2022 · The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
Plant Tour: STELIA Aerospace, Méaulte, France - CompositesWorld
Jun 3, 2019 · He is my guide through the site’s “Factory of the Future” A350 nose fuselage production and the STELIALAB R&T facility, accompanied by Olivier Canal, STELIA Aerospace Méaulte head of R&T manufacturing, assembly & automation, composites & digital factory, and Simon Maire-Vigeur, head of R&T composites manufacturing, STELIALAB.