Pratt & Whitney has expanded its strategic university partnership with Virginia Tech to include research into composite materials. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company.Pratt & Whitney works with Virginia Tech on fundamental research initiatives that support the design and development of advanced gas turbine engine propulsion. The expansion of this relationship to composite materials will enable Pratt & Whitney to leverage its substantial technology investments and Virginia Tech's expertise in fundamental and applied research.
"We are very excited that Virginia Tech, one of our University Centers of Excellence, will work with us on composite material development. Pratt & Whitney is committed to using technology to differentiate our products," says Paul Adams, senior vice president, Pratt & Whitney Engineering. "Collaboration with best-in-class research partners such as Virginia Tech allows us to improve the performance and capability of a wide range of engine products."
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