TACOMA, Wash. , Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
, manufacturer and supplier of carbon fiber and prepreg materials, recently celebrated the commissioning of its upgraded carbon fiber production line in Decatur, Alabama . The upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCATM T1100 carbon fiber, a component in the U.S.
Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). In December 2022 , Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc.
company, was selected for the U.S. Army's FLRAA weapon system development contract.
Within the Future Vertical Lift ecosystem, the FLRAA program will provide combat aviation brigades with unmatched range and speed compared to enduring utility helicopters. Toray Composite Materials America's T1100/3960 carbon fiber prepreg helps meet the important operational requirements of the FLRAA program with lightweight, high-strength airframes. Vince D'Arienzo, technical fellow of technology and innovation at Bell, attended Toray's carbon fiber line dedication.
"We're excited about Toray's additional fiber production capability as the T1100 carbon fiber will directly support the FLRAA weapon system," said D'Arienzo. "Working collaboratively with Toray on the accessibility of T1100/3960 prepregs, materials utilized for FLRAA's primary airframe structure, instills confidence in our organization's ability to meet both our manufacturing and performance objectives." A decade in the making, following design and manufacturing modificat.