3D printing a Bell Helicopter blade mould with Thermwood
A joint venture program between Thermwood and Bell has pushed the limits of 3D printing, resulting in what Thermwood believes is the largest 3D printed autoclave capable tool ever made.
Solvay and Leonardo sign supply agreement
Solvay and Leonardo have signed a five-year material supply agreement for programmes across its Aerostructures, Aircraft, Helicopters and Electronics divisions.
Solvay will provide a broad range of market leading and innovative materials including thermoset composites CYCOM 977-2 and CYCOM 970, thermoplastic composites APC and APC-2 and SURFACEMASTER 905 adhesives. In addition to material supply, Solvay will partner with Leonardo in multiple R&D initiatives targeting the development of new materials and process technologies.
“We value our strong and longstanding relationship with Leonardo,” said Carmelo Lo Faro, president of Solvay’s Composite Materials Global Business Unit. “With this new agreement we look forward to collaborating with Leonardo as they expand their business in both commercial and defense applications.”
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