RTX's Collins Aerospace wins prestigious Crystal Cabin Award for STARLight™ structural technology
Collins has now won 14 Crystal Cabin Awards in the program's 18-year history
Placing first in the Material and Components category, Collins' STARLight structures are ultra-lightweight, strong and sustainable composite structures that can easily integrate into many cabin interior spaces – including seats, galleys, monuments, lavatories, interior linings and more.
Advanced composite designs tools, automated manufacturing techniques and the use of renewable materials result in architectures that are thinner and lighter weight than traditional honeycomb panels. The monolithic structures are reinforced with stiffeners that match the shape and curvature of the final structure, providing enhanced strength, reliability and integrity to the end product.
"Innovation and the relentless pursuit of technology development and integration is not just core to all we do but is foundational to Collins' service of our global customer base," said
The advanced machining techniques utilized by STARLight technologies eliminate the need for pre-preg fabric, adhesives and bonding in the material assembly process – not only eliminating structural weight but also leading to a significant reduction in material waste and energy-intensive processes in manufacturing.
Collins was named a finalist for two other 2024 Crystal Cabin Awards, including its ARISE™ intelligent comfort system and ADAPT™ digital flight experience control.
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