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40% lighter than traditional aluminum components, carbon fiber composite tubes for aircraft fuel gauge inspection probes
Founded in 1989, Fairfax, Vermont-based Liquid Measurement Systems (LMS) is a company that specializes in the design and manufacture of fuel quantity gauges on rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Its product offering includes a series of capacitive fuel metering probes, and each probe consists of two concentric carbon fiber composite tubes that act as two conductive plates between which dielectric currents flow.
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Teijin Automotive Technology wins SPE ACCE People's Choice Award for composite/metal multi-material battery housing
Teijin Automotive Technologies (formerly Continental Structural Plastics, CSP), a subsidiary of Teijin Corporation, announced on September 12 that its innovative multi-material battery housing has been awarded the People's Choice Award at the Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition (ACCE) sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). Award.
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Vertical Aerospace's CEO Explains Electric Air Taxi Trends and How to Break Through the Competition
Stephen Fitzpatrick, founder and CEO of Vertical Aerospace, a startup developing an electric air cab (eVTOL), is at the center of some of the most exciting developments in the electrification of flight.
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Lightweight, high-strength continuous carbon fiber thermoplastic composite shell, ten times stronger than injection molded parts
Bristol-based Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing, a manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic parts, recently announced its latest product development, a lightweight, high-strength enclosure made from just eight layers of unidirectional (UD) carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) tape and only 0.40 inches thick.
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![Swedish researchers combine polymer chemistry with carbon fiber composite technology to develop recyclable wood composites]()
Swedish researchers combine polymer chemistry with carbon fiber composite technology to develop recyclable wood composites
Plastics used in home décor and construction materials could be replaced with a new wood-based biodegradable plastic with semi-structural strength. Unlike thermoplastics, this material can be broken down without harming the environment, according to a recent report by Swedish researchers.
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![Global aerospace materials market to reach $28.7 billion in 2026, CFRP to be used in passenger aircraft in large numbers]()
Global aerospace materials market to reach $28.7 billion in 2026, CFRP to be used in passenger aircraft in large numbers
According to a new market analysis report provided by Reports Link website on October 13, the global aerospace materials market is estimated to be $22.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach a revised size of $28.7 billion by 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2% during the forecast period.
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