The molds in which high-performance composite parts are formed can be made from carbon ... produces nickel-shell tools for applications that range from automotive body panels to aircraft interior ...

The first aircraft on the horizon almost certainly ... Additive manufacturing is playing an increasing role in aerospace composites as well (see "Big additive machines tackle large molds" in the ...

Composites as a percentage of aircraft weight have increased with each generation of aircraft development as they are strong and durable enough for aerospace purposes but generally lighter and ...

In heated vacuum molds, Fibaloy wings were baked as integral ... In April 2009, Ted acquired the Eagle’s type certificate from Composite Aircraft Corporation, which had owned it since 1977.