As part of the project, Fraunhofer IFAM not only started up a specially designed new low-pressure plasma plant for web material, but also developed plasma processes which can be used to apply an ...

Time is as important as cost when deciding whether to run, repair or replace a failed rotor. As the owner/operator of a geothermal steam turbine learned last fall, waiting until completion of the ...

Pre-treatment-free coatable demonstrator of a rotor blade shell segment protected by the Peel Plas release film. Photo Credit, all images: Fraunhofer IFAM Within the joint project OptiBlade, ...

For the first time, Engel GmbH (Schwertberg, Austria) is presenting a production solution that enhances fully automated manufacturing of thermoplastic composite (TPC) rotor blades for delivery drones.

Wind turbines are typically designed for about 20 years of service, with a maximum of 30 years before replacement. Since the ...

Rotor blades are still made almost completely by hand. In the “BladeMaker“ project, Fraunhofer IWES scientists and industrial and research partners are searching for automation solutions in order to ...

Metso Recycling North America has expanded the production of rotors at its new Medina, Ohio-facility. The facility specializes in rebuilding of rotors produced by various manufacturers. In this ...

UAVOS, a leader in UAS and stratospheric programs, reports the completion of a new production run of advanced composite main rotor blades tailored for unmanned helicopter platforms. Composite rotor ...