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Composites Evolution showcases high-performance prepregs, novel thermoplastic UD tapes

Composites Evolution highlights its Evopreg prepreg family, as well as PA6 tapes reinforced with UD carbon fiber for ATL, filament winding and compression molding.

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Prepregs

SHD Composites supports sustainability initiatives with launch of epoxy prepreg systems

SHD introduces its MTB350 component prepreg system and LTB310-1 low-temperature cure epoxy tooling prepreg with 30% bio-derived content.

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Anaglyph unveils version 5 for Laminate Tools software application

The standalone Windows software yields major feature additions and several engine redevelopments to maximize composites design efficiency and a flexible workflow. 

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MVP releases new model of RAM system for thermoset materials

New large-format AM machine model, RAM 48, maximizes production efficiency and enables custom build dimensions when fabricating thermoset materials.

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Ketones

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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Aeronix Technologies launches modular mobile vacuum stations

The Aeronix Technologies VacStation – which is specifically designed for the vacuum processing of composite parts – reportedly reduces setup time and helps maximize productivity.

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Composites 4.0

Aligned Vision brings CAD-like user interface to composites

A key feature of Align 4.0 is its CAD-like user interface, which the company claims is the only data-delivery and data-collection system for composite layup operators to use at the tool.

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Sustainability

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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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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Repair

Veelo Technologies introduces portable single-zone hot bonder

Hot bonder is provided in a compact, lightweight format and controls heat sources applied in composite processing and composite repair applications.

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Biomaterials

Lanxess launches renewable, biocomposite material

The material combines natural flax fibers with bio-based polylactic acid, which acts as the matrix, for a material that is 100% recyclable.

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Carbon Fibers

Turck’s inductive sensors reliably detect carbon fiber composites

Patent-pending noncontact sensor series detects both carbon fibers and pressed carbon fiber parts with less susceptibility to contamination.

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