3.15.2021: Users can explore printing rigid 316L stainless steel parts for industrial applications alongside advanced engineering polymers and composites on METHOD with the MakerBot LABS Experimental Extruder
F-22 Stealth Fighter Ends Up Nose Down On The Runway At Eglin Air Force Base In Florida
3/15/2021: The pilot did not need to eject, but was taken to an on-base medical facility for an evaluation after the mishap.
Researchers develop improved recycling process for carbon fibres
3/15/2021: Recycling of composite materials could be up to 70 percent cheaper and lead to a 90 to 95 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to standard manufacturing, researchers from the University of Sidney found out.
AFRL partners with Cornell to use micro-beam scanning technology for inspecting composite materials
3/15/2021: The Air Force research Laboratory, in partnership with the Materials Solutions Network at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) of Cornell University, has developed a tool that can look directly inside of and instantaneously inspect the structure of composite components while they are being manufactured.
Composites One to acquire Solvay Process Materials business
3-15-2021: The acquired business, rebranded as Aerovac, will act as manufacturer, developer and supplier of process materials, tooling and services and is comprised of a range of vacuum bagging materials.
Airbus PERIOD project to pioneer satellite factory in space
3-15-2021: PERIOD consortium to prepare concept for in-orbit demonstrator for satellite assembly and manufacturing in space, with potential for composite materials.