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Development of a composite liquid hydrogen tank for commercial aircraft

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Netherlands consortium advances cryogenic composites testing, tank designs and manufacturing including AFP, hybrid winding, welding of tank components and integrated SHM and H2 sensors for demonstrators in 2025.

MiniLab consortium produces first full-scale thermoplastic composite hydrofoils

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Project advances toward first recyclable foils for ocean racing, part of “Infinite Foil” finalist for JEC Innovation Award 2025.

AM Industry Milestone: EOS Installs 5,000th Industrial 3D Printer

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

EOS, a supplier of AM solutions for industrial 3D printing, announces the installation of its 5,000th industrial 3D printer.

Daher inaugurates third technology center, Fly’in

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Adding to its logistics and composite aerostructures facilities, Fly’in is equipped to advance Daher’s aerospace activities while fostering the emergence of eco-friendly technologies.

Uavos upgrades composite curing ovens with controller software

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

A standard operating mode and a program operating mode with 19 pre-programmed options are now available to advance precise temperature control.

In-space 3D printing research paves way for future in-orbit fabricators

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

University of Glasgow researchers have demonstrated a patented process that can effectively 3D print in low-Earth gravity with feedstock and fiber reinforcement, freeing up the ability to build structures on-demand in space.

BAE Systems selects Norco as key composites supplier

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The Norco team’s proficiency and competency will continue to guide its work in providing BAE with quality materials for critical defense craft fabrication.

AAMMC aerospace tech hub earns $50 million in funding

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Federal funding, as well as industry and private commitments will establish a test bed for aerospace composite materials in the Pacific Northwest with industry partners like Boeing, NASA, Collins Aerospace, Toray, Syensqo and more.

Airbus reports 766 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Full-year 2024 look demonstrates continued momentum for Airbus’ widebody orderbook, complementing its position in the single-aisle market.

Cross-Service Collaboration: Navy 3D Printing Completes Wiring System for Coast Guard Helicopters

Peter Zelinski | Additive Manufacturing

The two military branches developing complementary AM capabilities in parallel allows for responsive distributed manufacturing across the military. A case in point was recently reported in this news item from the Coast Guard.

2025 Top Shop Benchmarking Survey Opens Ahead of Schedule

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Products Finishing’s Top Shops Benchmarking Survey is now open, offering surface finishing operations valuable feedback for meeting continuous improvement goals.

BMW Group Vehicle to Adopt 3D Printed Center Console

Stephanie Hendrixson | Plastics Technology

A vehicle coming to market in 2027 will include a center console carrier manufactured through polymer robot-based large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM).

Extrusión de plásticos avanza hacia la sostenibilidad en 2025

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

En 2025, la extrusión de plásticos evoluciona hacia procesos más sostenibles y eficientes. La automatización, los materiales sostenibles y la precisión marcan la pauta.

OEMs Showcase Hybrid Manufacturing Applications

Eli Plaskett | Modern Machine Shop

Mazak and Mastercam worked together to demonstrate the viability of hybrid additive/subtractive machining techniques at a recent event held in Florence, Kentucky.

Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 2

Dan Adams | CompositesWorld

Following the previously discussed coupon-level testing element, subcomponent and component testing are the next steps in designing crashworthy composite structures.