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From Workshop to Flight – The VX4 Propellers Take Off!
From Workshop to Flight – The VX4 Propellers Take Off!
At Rockwood Composites, we’re proud to see our composite manufacturing expertise come to life in the skies.
The VX4 propeller blades, developed for the next generation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, have officially transitioned from precision tooling and molding in our workshop to real-world flight testing.
These advanced components are:
✅ Lightweight & durable
✅ Built with aerospace-grade thermoset composites
✅ Engineered for strength, reliability, and repeatable production
This milestone is a testament to:
🔧 Our world-class team of engineers and technicians
📐 Our commitment to tight tolerances and repeatability
🤝 Our collaboration with visionary aerospace partners
Seeing our parts contribute to the future of sustainable aviation is more than exciting—it’s why we do what we do.
Stay tuned. This is just the beginning.
https://therockwoodgroup.co.uk/rockwood-aerospace-manufacturing/
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