NEDO: To develop 6 composite materials: KHI, ShinMaywa, Toray, Tohoku University
NEDO:
Aircraft fuel economy improvement,
Improved environmental compatibility,
Improved maintainability,
To improve safety
We have started six new research and development projects on composite materials such as CFRP and CMC for aircraft.
Reduction of CO2 emissions:
We will develop elemental technologies such as composite materials to solve issues such as reliability and cost required for aircraft.
We aim to reduce energy consumption by improving the fuel efficiency of aircraft and reduce CO2 emissions by 15 million tons by 2040.
R & D theme: List of planned implementation destinations
The following six themes have newly started research and development.
Ideal Airframe Structure in the Composite Age: Development of Airframe Design Technology
Tohoku University
Thermoplastic CFRP: Development of high-rate molding technology for lightweight aircraft components
ShinMaywa Industry Co., Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
JAMCO CORPORATION
Aircraft parts: Development of high-strength high-speed joint assembly technology
Toray Industries, Inc.
Ultra-high performance SiC fiber: Developed to improve quality stability
Ube Industries, Ltd.
1400 ℃ class CMC material: Practical research and development
IHI Corporation
Shikibo Ltd.
CMC material and process development: High rate, low cost production possible
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
[Note]
* 1 Abbreviation for CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, carbon fiber reinforced plastic.
* 2 Small-body aircraft A small passenger aircraft with 200 passengers or less and seats arranged across a single aisle in the cabin.
* 3 Abbreviation for CMC Ceramic Matrix Composite, a ceramic-based composite material.
* 4 Abbreviation for SiC Silicon Carbide, which is a compound of silicon and carbon.
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