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Autoclave

Arevo composite additive manufacturing: the future of AFP?

Its multi-axis, continuous fiber technology eliminates tooling, matches strength of titanium parts at 1/3 the weight and cuts part cost vs. hand layup/autoclave cure by a factor of 5.

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Resins

Composites bridge the gap in an historic nature trail

Partially pre-assembled pultruded parts helicoptered in for quick, nature-sensitive assembly.

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Infusion

Shape Machining shapes Elemental sports car

Designed and manufactured by a team of ex-McLaren designers, the recently launched RP1 features advanced aerodynamics and novel composite solutions, including an all-carbon composite passenger tub built to Formula 1 strength and stiffness standards.

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Molds/Tools

Composites in transit: Rolling robotic “stuff carrier” the new must-have

PPF’s Gita can move at a human walking pace or can accelerate up to 35 kph, fast enough to keep pace with a runner.

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Automotive

Gardner Business Index at 53.6 in April

New orders grow for a fifth straight month; electronics, automotive and aerospace markets expand.

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Graphene

Where are those promised composites technologies now?

Promising technologies of yesteryear: Where are they now? What can be learned from unfulfilled promise?

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Additive manufacturing and composites: An update

Additive manufacturing has only begun to tap the potential available in the composite industry.

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IACMI

We're launching a composites podcast

CW Talks: The Composites Podcast joins the CW arsenal.

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Aerospace

High-speed engine blade manufacturing

High-speed video of GEnx engine blade manufacturing at CFAN offers a great look at the complexity of composites manufacturing.

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GE Aviation's CMC parts facility in Asheville, NC

CW's first-hand look at ceramic matrix composites production.

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Aerospace

Plant Tour: GE Aviation, Asheville, NC, US

An avant-garde approach to unprecedented CMC parts production.

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Space

SAMPE 2017: Highlights

SAMPE returned to Seattle, WA, US, May 22-25 and featured the usual mix of conference presentations and exhibit hall activity. CW was there and offers this summary of highlights from the event.

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