The AVK Innovation Awards for 2025 have been announced, highlighting several key innovations in the field of fiber-reinforced plastics.
Notably, NCAMP documentation is set to lower barriers for adoption and shorten customer design timelines, enabling faster commercial aerospace, defense, and AAM qualification.
Additionally, CompositesAI has integrated with AnalySwift's VABS and SwiftComp software to streamline the design, simulation, and performance evaluation of composite structures, particularly for rotor blades, shells, and panels.
Furthermore, an acquisition has bolstered Archer's rapidly growing patent portfolio by adding approximately 300 patent assets covering current and next-gen eVTOL technologies.
A significant development is the Oder Bridge near Küstrin, a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, allowing for 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.
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Author's summary: AVK announces 2025 Innovation Awards for advancements in fiber-reinforced plastics.