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VIDEO: Plasma surface treatment technology improves adhesion
Plasamatreat demonstrates its Openair-Plasma surface treatment technology, which can enhance material adhesion.
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Reshoring — What do you have to say about it?
Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.
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VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts
Collins Aerospace explains how thermoplastics are integral to the company’s efforts to improve propulsion and reduce costs in aircraft manufacturing. Featured is a nacelle system that will help meet production demand of 80 aircraft per month.
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VIDEO: Robots enable nine-axis machining of composites
Machine Tool Camp displayed its hybrid machining center at CAMX, featuring nine-axis machining capability enabled by robotics.
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VIDEO: Precision fabrication of honeycomb materials
MachineTek showcases its precision fabrication of honeycomb materials at CAMX 2024.
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VIDEO: High-volume processing for fiberglass components
Cannon Ergos, a company specializing in high-ton presses and equipment for composites fabrication and plastics processing, displayed automotive and industrial components at CAMX 2024.
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VIDEO: AI, cameras and lasers for FOD detection
Virtek Vision demonstrates its Iris AI technology at CAMX 2024. It combines laser projection with machine learning software to detect foreign object debris during a composite layup.
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CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events
CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.
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VIDEO: Rock West's growth in the space sector
Rock West Composites’ chief strategy officer discusses recent surge in space applications on the CAMX 2024 show floor.
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VIDEO: High-rate composites production for aerospace
Westlake Epoxy’s process on display at CAMX 2024 reduces cycle time from hours to just 15 minutes.
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CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space
Composites have been used in space since our early steps into the cosmos. Today, private companies are partnering with NASA and the ESA in new and exciting ways. CW Tech Days: New Space Applications explores this evolving dynamic.
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VIDEO: Recycling and machining carbon fiber scraps
Elevated Materials has partnered with ‪Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. to collect and upcycle reclaimed carbon fiber scraps into large billet laminates, which can then be cut into various parts using CNC mills.
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