A containership transiting the Pacific Ocean lost hydraulic oil and propulsion after its propeller blade cracked, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). A blade on ...

Combination of carbon, glass and epoxy resin produces a strong replacement for nickel/aluminum/bronze metal, the current propeller standard. Damage-tolerant reinforcing fabric strengthens highly ...

Dowty Propellers worked with the AMRC, MTC and NCC to evolve its composite blade manufacturing processes for lighter weight, higher performance and increased production volumes. Photo credit: Dowty ...

Detroit, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global aircraft propulsion composite blades market is projected to witness a growth rate of >3% annually from 2025 to 2030, with an anticipated size of ...

This paper by TSAW Drones discusses the need for less noise in UAVs, how these toroidals can benefit the drone industry, how these propellers came to be and how exactly they reduce the noise. Also, in ...