Curing
Notus Composites launches low-temperature curing epoxy prepreg
NE7 formulation enables composite manufacturers to cure components at temperatures as low as 70ËšC, reducing energy consumption and enabling more cost-effective tooling options.
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Lohmann expands reactive chemistry adhesives line
Lohmann Corp. & Subsidiaries launches UV-LUX, a UV light-activated adhesive that changes changes colors as it adheres and cures, indication chemical progression.
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Using machine learning to accelerate composites processing simulation
A speed gain of 1,000 to 10,000 times greater than traditional FE models has been achieved using machine learning models, enabling near real-time simulation for large composite components.
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Out-of-autoclave VBO rear spar, thermoplastic ribs target Wing of Tomorrow
French Tier 1 aerospace supplier Daher develops out-of-autoclave materials and process technologies for application in next-gen structures for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow program.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Veelo Technologies
Veelo Technologies presents an education session at CAMX 2021 on out-of-autoclave, out-of-oven heating solutions.
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BriskHeat enhances silicone rubber blanket line
Composite curing heating blankets under the company’s SR Series are ultra-flexible, produce uniform heat up to 450ºF and are now compatible with any hot bonder plug.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: LEWCO Inc.
LEWCO Inc. demonstrates its line of industrial ovens for the composites industry, including batch ovens, composite curing ovens, conveyor ovens, field assembled ovens and drum and tote heaters.
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Hexcel sponsorship showcases carbon fiber prepreg capabilities for UAV applications
Students from the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria developed a camera drone from Hexcel carbon fiber prepreg and resin systems for a 42% reduction in structural mass.
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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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LEWCO presents enhanced-duty, vacuum-assisted composite curing oven
The composite oven, recently delivered to a U.S. military base, reaches a maximum temperature of 500°F and is used to cure vacuum-bagged composite aircraft parts.
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