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Fibre2Fashion
2 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
CCI, Aurora collaborate on High-Performance aerospace structures
Continuous Composites (CCI), a leader in advanced composite manufacturing, has been awarded a U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project in collaboration with Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, to develop next-generation fuselage structures for launched effects. The project, which originated as a Navy-funded initiative, was successfully transitioned to the Army following the completion of Phase One and is now entering Phase Two with a $2 million contract. The initiative focuses on enhancing the structural integrity of systems designed to be launched from canisters—similar to missile deployment systems—and aims to set new performance benchmarks for these air-launched platforms. Aurora is providing critical flight load data and geometric designs, which Continuous Composites will use to develop optimized fuselage structures through its patented CF3D technology. Continuous Composites (CCI), in collaboration with Aurora Flight Sciences, has secured a $2 million US Army SBIR Phase Two contract to develop next-gen fuselage structures for launched effects using its CF3D technology. The project aims to create lightweight, high-strength designs that enhance payload capacity and efficiency in aerospace defence systems. Leveraging its expertise in fiber steering and topology optimization, CCI will engineer lightweight, high-performance fuselage designs that maximize internal volume, directly increasing payload capacity without compromising overall performance. This innovative approach reimagines internal architecture, using less material while embedding greater strength into the design, reducing weight and improving efficiency for mission-critical aerospace applications. "This collaboration represents a powerful convergence of aerospace innovation and cutting-edge manufacturing technology," said Steve Starner, CEO of Continuous Composites . "By pairing Aurora's flight systems expertise with our CF3D technology, we are pushing the limits of what's possible in the development of launched effect structures, delivering more agile, functional, and cost-effective solutions for defense applications." The SBIR contract marks a pivotal step in scaling CF3D for high-performance defense applications, positioning Continuous Composites as a strategic supplier of lightweight, rapidly deployable aerospace solutions to the Department of Defense. This funding validates the potential of CF3D to revolutionize structural components for launched effects and other aerospace technologies. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Continuous Composites Secures Additional Funding to Advance High-Temperature Materials with CF3D® Technology
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuous Composites (CCI) has been awarded multi-million-dollar funding from the U.S. Air Force as part of a multi-year contract to advance the development of high-performance materials using CF3D® technology. This funding is divided into two phases: The first phase, currently underway, focuses on establishing baseline material properties and a performance validation campaign to benchmark CF3D-produced components against traditional manufacturing methods, such as those used for materials like Carbon-Carbon. The second phase of the funding will support the expansion of this work, enabling full-scale component production and flight testing. This phase will allow CCI to refine production processes, conduct additional testing, and further advance CF3D's capabilities for high-temperature applications. CF3D (Continuous Fiber 3D) technology enables the automated manufacturing of continuous fiber composites in near-net shapes, offering precise control over fiber orientation and geometry. This capability facilitates the scalable production of complex parts with enhanced design flexibility and the ability to meet the high-performance requirements of high-temperature applications. About Continuous CompositesContinuous Composites is redefining composite manufacturing with CF3D, its patented Continuous Fiber technology. By integrating advanced materials fiber steering and automated manufacturing, CF3D enables the production of lightweight, high-performance structures with unmatched precision and scalability. This innovative approach transforms how complex components are made, unlocking new possibilities across aerospace, defense, and UAV sectors. Media ContactLiz SchmittouDirector of Marketing, Continuous Compositesmedia@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Continuous Composites
