Autoclave

Hi-Temp Resins

Solvay composites selected for racing catamaran

Solvay’s VTM-264 prepreg will be used for structural parts and wingsail of a new catamaran from Spanish manufacturer Balance Aquitectural Naval.

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Aerospace

Titania works with Airbus D&S on reduced-cost infusion for UAVs

Industrial production of UAV parts 15% less cost, developed as part of the MALTA 2020 program.

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Weaving

Hybrid resin system: Epoxy benefits, without the epoxy

Rapid cure, zero tack material ideal for automated, higher-volume production.

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Autoclave

Composites: Irrational exuberance?

Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.

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Sustainability

Reusable vacuum bags go digital

CAD-guided casting boosts precision, utility of reusable vacuum bags.

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Carbon Fibers

Toray aerospace prepreg optimized for vacuum-assisted pressure molding

Toray has developed a new aerospace-grade prepreg designed for use in a novel out-of-autoclave, vacuum-assisted pressure molding process.

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Aerospace

35th Space Symposium puts emphasis on collaboration, U.S. leadership in space

High-profile speakers at the 35th Space Symposium emphasized the need to increase collaboration with commercial entities and foreign partners to maintain U.S. dominance in space.

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Autoclave

Multimaterial carbon fiber composite engine brace

The project’s aim was to produce a lighter, composite version of an aluminum Audi engine brace, with a more aesthetic molded shape.

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Wind/Energy

Proving viability of dry fabrics, infusion for large aerostructures

Danobat’s ADMP is used to produce a wing demonstrator with non-crimp fabrics.

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People in Composites – March 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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