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Injection Molded Reinforced Polymer Plays Key Role in Next Generation Drone
By Mark Shortt
When the space and defense technology developer BlueHalo rolled out its next generation Intense Eye (IE) Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platform in May, it shined a light on the engineering talents of a key partner in its development of the drone’s frame.
The company’s collaborative partnership with Dallas-based Alpine Advanced Materials led to the manufacturing of a custom engineered, injection molded chassis that emerged stronger and lighter thanks to the unique characteristics of HX5, a multi-scale reinforced thermoplastic from Alpine.
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