A guide to effective composite machining for aerospace components

Among the main differences between machining composites and traditional engineering materials such as metals is that the latter feature natural lines of fracture and stress. This predictability, along with the fact that machinists have accumulated scientific knowledge about metallic materials for hundreds of years, makes machining metals relatively routine.

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Space Concordia

Space Concordia is an award-winning, multidisciplinary student society of over 200 students from various fields of studies working in different subdivisions such as Spacecraft, Ground Station, Rocketry and Robotics. The society’s mission is to promote the learning and application of space engineering by providing students with opportunities to participate in space-related projects and competitions. Our history has been a prestigious one: our first satellite entry won 1st place in the first iteration of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, and our 2nd entry won 2nd place on the next iteration. Our rocket has won 2nd place in the Payload category in the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, and our robotics division will be competing for the first time this year with a new mars rover.

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THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IN A WORLD OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

whitePaper | April 13, 2021

Air transport plays a vital role in economies. The number of flights increased by approximately 38% between 2010 and 20191 and is still expected to resume a strong long-term growth globally despite the COVID-19 crisis2 , albeit below 2019 levels for the years to come. This can mainly be attributed to strong forecasted growth in developing countries3 , especially in middle class populations, driving the need and market for greater local and global connectivity within these regions.

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The Premier Publication for the Aerospace Technology Industry

whitePaper | February 8, 2023

Aerospace Tech Review is the leading international publication for companies involved in the high-tech sectors of the commercial aviation, airline, defence and space industries. The magazine features the core segments that our Aerospace Tech Week events cover, including; Avionics, Connectivity, Testing, Flight Operations IT and MRO IT.

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FUTURE OF THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY 2035

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

This report sets out the findings of a study exploring the forces shaping the future of aviation, and looks at the potential implications for the airline industry

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GUIDE TO GETTING THE BEST AIRFARES

whitePaper | November 2, 2019

At Flight Centre Business Travel, our consultants and bookers are the heart and soul of the company; they know everything there is to know about business travel, which is why we’ve named them our Travel Experts. As experts, one question they get asked frequently by clients is: “how do I get the best airfares?” The answer to that, however, really depends on what a “best airfare” looks like for your company. Are you after the cheapest flights possible, regardless of which airline you fly with? Do you want flights with a preferred airline, that are depart at specific times or are from a preferred airport? Does your company’s travel policy allow for upgrades on long haul or overnight flights – and if so, are you looking for the best fares for Business or First Class?

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CHALLENGES TO SECURITY IN SPACE 2022

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

Capabilities. Space-based capabilities impact many day-to-day aspects of the American way of life. These capabilities enable functions that affect our homes, transportation, electric power grids, banking systems, and our global communications.

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Streamline Your Institution’s Edtech Get a Learning Management Platform.

whitePaper | December 31, 2020

Technology has impacted our lives in ways we never imagined, both inside and outside of the classroom. Faculty must learn to not only coexist with everchanging tech, but to leverage it to engage with today’s students and maximise learning outcomes.

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Space Concordia

Space Concordia is an award-winning, multidisciplinary student society of over 200 students from various fields of studies working in different subdivisions such as Spacecraft, Ground Station, Rocketry and Robotics. The society’s mission is to promote the learning and application of space engineering by providing students with opportunities to participate in space-related projects and competitions. Our history has been a prestigious one: our first satellite entry won 1st place in the first iteration of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, and our 2nd entry won 2nd place on the next iteration. Our rocket has won 2nd place in the Payload category in the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition, and our robotics division will be competing for the first time this year with a new mars rover.

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