When you’re a big company like Northrop Grumman, you need a lot of help to make business happen. This is better accomplished by employing an intricate supply chain. But what is the chain like, and what is the role of composite companies in this network?
A look at the news this week: The Danish National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy announced a breakthrough in efficient energy generation—lasers. A laser-based anemometer built into the spinner will predict how the wind blows. Hyundai is showcasing its first plug-in hybrid, Blue-Will. Composite experts at NASA Langley are testing the new all-composite space capsule...
George Epstein is known for his pioneering work in a wide variety of composites and structural adhesives materials and applications. He received commendations for his work with the U.S. Navy, NASA and other programs. At the age of 83, he is now retired but continues to consult with the Aerospace Corp., the Air Force...
The U.S. government is investing heavily in the composites industry. Whether through federal stimulus money or a specific grant, it is clear that in the future, composites are getting an opportunity to shine. Several companies, including Angstron Materials Inc., PPG Industries, Kenway Corporation and others, recently received grant funding, which they plan to use...
In early 2000, Nanotek Instruments Inc. received several research grants from the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a new class of nanomaterial. The material, now commonly referred to as nano-scaled graphene plates (NGPs), can be used in applications, such...
As the Sector Director of Chief Engineers at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, Giorgio Accolti-Gil has over 35 years experience managing large scale projects in engineering, technology and multi-company integration. He ensures focus on technical quality across the engineering organization and helps strengthen its emphasis on building the infrastructure that the programs require.
Composites aerospace parts manufacturer Kaman Aerospace Corp. landed a $53 million contract with Texas-based Bell Helicopter, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., to manufacture composite helicopter blade materials for ballistic protection in military operations.
Robert Michelson is a principal research engineer at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, a retired adjunct associate professor at the School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology and president of Millennial Vision LLC. He has worked with various academia and institutions such as Cambridge University and NASA on aerospace projects.
When composites manufacturers finish a project, excess materials often end up in landfills. But one company is growing by reclaiming these materials—without milling or grinding—for use in other applications. Materials Innovation Technology (MIT), founded in 2005, uses a technology called 3-DEP (three-dimensional engineered pre-form) to mold chopped fiber in a complex-shaped pre-form, which is...
Dan Johnson is president of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association (LAMA), founded in 1982, to promote the industry, provide government representation and participate in quality assurance audits. Q: Are there challenges to using composites in light aircraft? Composites are the biggest product in our industry. Over 50 percent of a light aircraft is made...
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