Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

PEEK

AIM3D multi-material 3D printer targets precise, cost-effective polymer processing

Extrusion 3D printer offers considerably faster build rates and can print up to three different materials in parallel for metals, ceramics and high-temperature plastics such as PEEK and PPS with or without fiber filling.

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People in Composites: October 2021

KraussMaffei, Composites United, Montalvo, Carbitex, Arkema Group, Vertical Aerospace and Lockheed Martin announce new appointment hires in the composites industry this month.

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Aerospace

CAMX 2021 Show Daily highlights composite technology innovations

As the CAMX media sponsor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ reported on several new or improved developments on display, from CAMX Award and ACE Award winners, to the keynote speaker and interesting technologies.

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Biomaterials

SABIC launches bio-based, amorphous polymers to support sustainability goals

The ISCC-designated high-performance polyetherimide (PEI) materials offer the same mechanical properties as incumbent Ultem materials, with a focus on challenging applications and a reduced carbon footprint.

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Automation

Plataine wins Frost & Sullivan Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award

Plataine’s cloud-based digital assistants leverage AI to automate and optimize critical composites manufacturing flows, increase operational resiliency and push the envelope towards zero-waste manufacturing.

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Anisoprint, Bosch Rexroth join forces for industrial continuous fiber AM capabilities

Anisoprint’s first generation of industrial printers, PROM IS 500, is powered by Bosch Rexroth’s MTX, a tried-and-proven CNC system for industrial 3D printing technologies.

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Automotive

AOC, Zoltek, Astar develop novel CF-SMC for high-performance automotive parts on an industrial scale

The combination of Zoltek’s low-cost split-tow fiber and Daron SMC resin from AOC and Astar produces CF-SMC with enhanced mechanical properties, low part emissions, cost efficiency and design freedom.

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Dieffenbacher highlights the short-stroke press for energy-efficient production

Short-stroke closing system and adaptive accumulator management features are designed for minimum energy consumption, high press forces and short cycle times when producing high-quality composite components.

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Automotive

iPul pultrusion system enhances Carbon TT’s CFRP profile production for vehicle chassis

Krauss Maffei’s subsidiary, Pultrex, delivers a customized iPul pultrusion system for the production of large profile parts for around 70,000 vehicle chassis annually.

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Thermoplastics

Xenia Materials introduces Xecarb thermoplastic composites to Bft SpA swing gate motors

Xecarb 17 thermoplastic composites enhance industrial applications’ durability, reliability and high performance.

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Recycling

Aditya Birla Advanced Materials, Vartega develop a recycling value chain for thermoset composites

Cost-effective recycling of epoxy-based thermoset products to be achieved via Recyclamine, which uses novel amine-based curing agents to reuse both reinforcement and matrix across a range of industries and manufacturing processes.

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Glass Fibers

Shanghai Electric launches 11-MW, direct-drive offshore turbine with 102-meter blades using carbon fiber

Able to withstand high temperatures, earthquakes and typhoons, the SEW11.0-208 platform mark another breakthrough, in addition to the launched S120, S89 and S90 composite wind blades.

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