composite manufacturing

Epoxy Bonds Composite Parts for Spacecraft

February 7, 2019

Several years ago, researchers from QSS Group Inc. and the Ohio Aerospace Institute were interested in finding a commercially available adhesive that bonds titanium pipes to carbon-carbon composite (CCC) sheets. The reason: Doing so would lower the cost of assembling spacecraft heat-rejection systems made of these joined materials.

Robot Spins Carbon Fiber Web to Make Rocket Parts

Jim Camillo

February 6, 2019

Titans aren't only located in Tennessee or gifted with god-like powers. Some operate in the real world and perform amazing manufacturing feats.

Northrop Grumman Expands Ohio Assembly Plant, Adds Manufacturing Jobs

October 9, 2018

BEAVERCREEK, OH—Northrop Grumman Corp. has opened a new addition to its assembly plant here and reaffirmed its intent to add manufacturing jobs at the site.

GE Aviation Facility to Start Production This Year

May 15, 2018

HUNTSVILLE, AL—GE Aviation is expected to begin production later this year at a new factory here to mass-produce certain lightweight, heat-resistant materials for parts designed to enhance jet engine performance and fuel economy, according to the company.

Spirit AeroSystems to Expand Kansas Assembly Plant

December 27, 2016

WICHITA, KS—Spirit AeroSystems is spending $20 million to expand its manufacturing facility here, which makes composite subassemblies for the Boeing 787.

At Boeing’s 777X Wing Factory, Robots Get Big Jobs

December 12, 2016

EVERETT, WA—Boeing’s 777X Composite Wing Center here marks a significant step toward a future in which much of an aircraft assembly plant’s work is done by automated machines and robots.

Ford GT to Feature Carbon Fiber Wheels

June 10, 2016

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has developed new carbon-fiber wheels for its carbon-fiber-bodied Ford GT supercar.

Demand-Driven Manufacturing Keeps ATK Workers in Sync

Jim Camillo

May 4, 2016

When pilots fly the Boeing Co. Dreamliner 787-9 over Utah, they probably don’t point out to passengers the headquarters of Orbital ATK’s aerospace structures division (ASD) in the town of Clearfield. Nevertheless, it’s safe to assume they’re happy the facility is there.

Airbus Invents Tool for Inspecting Composites

April 5, 2016

TOULOUSE, France—Airbus has invented a nondestructive, ultrasonic tool for inspecting the composite airframe of the A350 XWB jetliner.

Boeing Reveals Progress on New 777X Composite Wing Center

July 24, 2015

EVERETT, WA—Less than 6 months after Boeing broke ground for its $1 billion Composite Wing Center here, the skeleton and super-structure are rising at an impressive pace.