Curing
Consolidating thermoplastic composite aerostructures in place, Part 2
Thermoplastic composite structures could eliminate the autoclave and fasteners, but will a one- or two-step process prevail?
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Sensors for monitoring resin infusion flow front and cure
InFactory Solutions commercializes technology to provide real-time resin impregnation and cure data across composite parts for zero-defect, intelligent process chains.
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Composites give shape to new passenger bus
The VDL Bus & Coach Citea bus features composite structures fabricated using a vacuum expansion process (VEX) with specially formulated foaming resin compounds supplied by BÜFA Composite Systems.
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Zero-defect manufacturing of composite parts
ZAero project aims for 30-50% boost in productivity via inline AFP inspection, simulated part performance and decision support tools.
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Wisconsin Oven doubles manufacturing space
The company has added 130,000 ft2 of new space with the acquisition of a neighboring building in East Troy, WI, US.
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Spirit AeroSystems unveils new composites curing technology
Spirit’s research group in Scotland has developed an “intelligent heated tool” technology that obviates the need for the autoclave and reduces cure time by 40%.
Read MoreADEKA, GH Craft develop fiber-to-composite direct process
The FtoC molding process automates resin impregnating, curing and laminating processes while aligning highly oriented fibers.
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Delta Airlines installs LEWCO composite curing oven
The curing oven will be used to manufacture parts for Delta’s airplane cabins.
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Fraunhofer ICT in-mold pressure sensors for HP-RTM
Pressure sensor-based mold fill expected to maximize part consistency and minimize cycle time for auto industry molders.
Read MoreCAMX 2017 preview: Epcon Industrial Systems
Epcon Industrial Systems (The Woodlands, TX, US) is featuring its industrial ovens and furnaces for curing, paint finishing, burn-out, heat treating, annealing and aging.
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