University of Central Lancashire aerospace engineers demonstrated first graphene-skinned, autonomous aircraft, called Juno, at Farnborough Air Show 2018

Briefing

University of Central Lancashire aerospace engineers demonstrated first graphene-skinned, autonomous aircraft, called Juno, at Farnborough Air Show 2018

August 21, 2018

Briefing
  • First Graphene Airplane – University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) aerospace engineers unveiled world’s first graphene-skinned aircraft, called Juno, at Farnborough Air Show 2018
  • Technology-Enabled Components – Autonomous aircraft drone has wingspan size of three and half meters, graphene batteries and 3D printed parts
  • Development Partners – Include Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC), University of Manchester National Graphene Institute (NGI) and Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), Haydale Graphene Industries, FDM Digital Solutions, Fastavia Ltd., Tri-cast Composite Tubes Ltd., John Burn Ltd., and Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Centre (AMAC) at Training 2000
  • Graphene Benefits – Reduces aircraft weight, increases range and payload, and protects against lightning strikes and ice build-up

Accelerator
3D Printing, Advanced Materials, Drones

Market Disruption
Innovation Partnerships

Sector
Transportation and Logistics

Organization
University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), University of Manchester

Source

Original Publication Date
July 31, 2018

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