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NHYTE

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New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures manufactured by Out of Autocla...
New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures manufactured by Out of Autoclave Continuous Automated Technologies NHYTE project aims at developing and demonstrating concepts and methodologies enabling the realization of innovative integrated aero-structures, made of a new hybrid thermoplastic matrix composite material with multifunctional cap... NHYTE project aims at developing and demonstrating concepts and methodologies enabling the realization of innovative integrated aero-structures, made of a new hybrid thermoplastic matrix composite material with multifunctional capabilities. The high-performing material proposed, based on a commercial PEEK-Carbon Fiber Prepreg with addition of amorphous (PEI) films, answers to the needs to have reduced weight and consequently reduced fuel consumptions and emissions on an aircraft, as well as reduced manufacturing and operational costs. Demonstration aero-structures will be fabricated by an innovative working cell implementing an advanced continuous automated production process, including: automated hybrid material fabrication; manufacturing of skin panels by automated fiber placement in-situ consolidation process; fabrication of stringers by continuous forming; component assembly by induction welding. The innovative material, conceived and patented by a partner of the Consortium, is an example of multifunctional composite, since it returns both functions of toughness improvement (multilayer material) and process simplification. This concept on one side will provide an advantage from the structural point of view, in terms of better impact damage performance; while on the other side major advantages will result on processing simplification, in particular including improved cycle times and lower energy consumptions, since it does not require the use of an autoclave curing phase. As of today, its usage has been limited to fabricate panels, only at laboratory level; hence, a suitable improvement finalized to process in industrial environment is needed. Proposed process techniques and assembly will be the first step towards the industrial application of the innovative material. Consortium has set a target for weight saving not less than 5% for primary structures. Further reduction of full life cycle cost is expected from scrape material and end of life structures recycling. ver más
31/10/2020
NOVOTECH
5M€
Duración del proyecto: 42 meses Fecha Inicio: 2017-04-04
Fecha Fin: 2020-10-31

Línea de financiación: concedida

El organismo H2020 notifico la concesión del proyecto el día 2020-10-31
Línea de financiación objetivo El proyecto se financió a través de la siguiente ayuda:
MG-1.1-2016: Reducing energy consumption and environmental impact of aviation
Cerrada hace 8 años
Presupuesto El presupuesto total del proyecto asciende a 5M€
Líder del proyecto
NOVOTECH AEROSPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY SRL No se ha especificado una descripción o un objeto social para esta compañía.
Perfil tecnológico TRL 4-5