Large composite tool for layup and cure of a fairing. Carbon fiber-reinforced facesheet is paired with carbon eggcrate backup structure for optimal coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and thermal ...

WICHTA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Composites - Wichita, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), announced today that its FAA Part 145 Repair Station in Wichita, Kansas has ...

To ensure that the speed of composites fabrication keeps pace with customer demand, the ability to inspect and monitor composite part quality must become an integral part of high-rate part ...

Thermoplastic composites have, since their advent 15 years ago, provided aircraft manufacturers with a strong, resilient structural composite. Aerospace design permittable databases are available for ...

(KUTV) -- A celebration took place Tuesday upon the completion of the 5,000th F-35 composite part with a gathering at the Orbital ATK manufacturing facility in Clearfield, Utah. Orbital ATK ...

As the premier distributor and leading supplier of composite and high-performance materials, thousands of customers rely on Composites One every day. Composite part manufacturers know that we are ...

Annually, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognise successful initiatives and collaborative efforts within the composites industry. Over the past 27 years, the program has engaged over 2,100 ...

Composite-part designs are likely to work better if they are simulated first. Prabhakar Vallury, Ph.D., Director of Business Development, e-Xstream Engineering; Roger Assaker, Ph.D., Chief Material ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

Components made of glass- and carbon- fiber reinforced composites, soaring in high-performance applications, can be 3D printed. A team of researchers has found that the printer head toolpaths are easy ...

“We aligned our strategic plan last year to assure composite repair capabilities on platforms where there were immediate needs. Specifically, we focused on the regional aircraft market, due to the ...