Adhesives

Weaving

Composite repair: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities, Part I

As aerospace companies look to increase the scope and quality of repairs, through standardized training and increased automation, their lessons learned (outlined here in Part 1 of a two-part examination) can smooth the repair path for other industries.

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Wind/Energy

New research on self-healing composites

Researchers have developed a method of allowing composites to self-heal cracks at temperatures well below freezing.

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Out of Autoclave

Automated filament winding aids segmented blade production

Roth Composite Machinery system is part of ENERCON’s optimized production for modular blades.

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Carbon Fibers

Thermwood successfully tests composite thermoplastic print head on LSAM

At a print rate of 500 lbs/hr, the company says its newest and largest print head, the PH50, is more than three times faster than its current PH15 print head.

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BMW 7 Series Plant: Dingolfing, Germany

Via four different manufacturing methods, CFRP goes mainstream in automated multi-material BIW and assembly operations at BMW’s busiest plant.

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Adhesives

Fast-build construction with composites

A Brazilian modular wall system that can deliver affordable homes and schools in days is exported to meet global needs, including for refugee resettlement.

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Epoxies

Wet and dry peel plies

Thinking of using only peel ply as adhesive bonding surface prep? You should understand all of the issues involved.

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CAMX 2016 Exhibitor Previews: Part 2

CAMX, in its third year, is growing and expanding, and the quantity and quality of new products and technologies being introduced at the show is impressive. CAMX Connection asked exhibitors to tell us about the products they will feature, and the response has been tremendous. This week features Part 2 of 2 of the CAMX 2016 Exhibitor Previews.

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Adhesives

CAMX 2016 Exhibitor Previews: Part 1

CAMX, in its third year, is growing and expanding, and the quantity and quality of new products and technologies being introduced at the show is impressive. This week features Part 1 of the CAMX 2016 Exhibitor Previews.

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Adhesives

Natural fiber composites gaining traction in automotive

New water-borne, wet-application acrylic resin enables new opportunities in car interiors.

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