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Improved efficiency of composite structures production
A new fibre-overbraiding technique has the potential to improve efficiency in the production of composite structures. A new simulation programme reduces costly trial runs with the modern overbraiding machine. NLR is assisting company Eurocarbon with the refinement of...
Automated Composites Manufacturing Technology Centre
AffordabilityThe primary drive for low cost lightweight composite structures has resulted in a number of new technologies with potential for automation. For thermoset materials, low cost fabrication can be achieved with automated preform fabrication, such as braiding...
NH-90 helicopter landing gear
Source: Article of High Performance Composites Complex composites lighten NATO copter Dutch consortium develops advanced composite critical landing gear that meets NH90 helicopter performancerequirements.Design Results:• Lighter and stronger than existing metal...