Safran Aerospace Composites celebrates 10 years of manufacturing in Rochester, New Hampshire
Safran Aerospace Composites has proudly celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its joint manufacturing plant with Albany Engineered Composites in Rochester, New Hampshire.
To commemorate a decade of manufacturing 3D woven composite parts for aircraft jet engines, the two companies hosted a celebratory event with employees and company leaders; as well as representatives from the Congressional offices of Chris Pappas (D-NH), Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
The celebration was an opportunity to reflect on the companies’ 10-year journey of advanced manufacturing, as well as highlight current projects, recognize employees for their contributions, and look forward to the future.
Their 300,000-square-foot plant uses the RTM (resin transfer molding) process to manufacture fan blades and cases for CFM International’s LEAP turbofan engines – which power the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX jetliners – and fan cases for General Electric’s GE9X turbofan engine, developed for the Boeing 777X.
These 3D-woven RTM composite blades offer considerable weight savings over conventional metal blades – about 500 kilos per airplane (1,100 lbs) - contributing to the overall engine efficiency.
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