- Carbon Fibers
AFRL and partners develop innovative tools to accelerate composites certification
In partnership with industry, a team of Air Force Research Laboratory/Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) personnel are developing the capability to accelerate certification of advanced manufactured composite structures.
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AFRL camber morphing wing takes flight
The Air Force Research Laboratory recently completed the successful flight demonstration of a game-changing camber morphing wing technology that could significantly increase aircraft range and performance.
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US and Japanese scientists conduct joint composites study
Dr. Keisuke Umezawa of the Air Systems Research Center in the Japanese Ministry of Defense joined the Air Force Research Laboratory on an engineers and scientists exchange program.
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Laser bond inspection could increase use of composites in aerospace manufacturing
Bonded composite airframe structures offer a potential to achieve more affordable manufacturing and more efficient structures, ultimately meeting the goals of the Air Force for increased range and reduced fuel consumption.
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AFRL team changing the paradigm of composites materials research
Advanced Air Force technologies require greater material performance for exacting applications. To meet this need, the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) composites performance team develops new tools to make modern military platforms safer, more affordable, and always ready for the mission at hand.
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