Hexcel Corporation has introduced a next-generation Type IV carbon overwrap pressure vessel (COPV), developed in collaboration with HyPerComp Engineering Inc. (HEI). The vessel features HexTow IM11-R/12K carbon fiber with a polymer liner and continuous carbon fiber overwrap.
The COPV is designed for hydrogen, helium, and nitrogen storage in launch vehicles and spacecraft. Lyndon Smith of Hexcel and Jake Walker, CIO of HyPerComp, both commented on the collaboration. The technology was showcased at CAMX 2025 at booth F17.
Source: www.hexcel.com
