Design/Simulation
Cevotec upgrades SAMBA Fiber Patch Placement cells for production of large aerostructures
New features enable increased efficiency for curved structures using biaxial and quasi-isotropic laminates.
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CETMA: composites R&D and innovation in Italy
From design and simulation to inline inspection, induction welding, continuous compression molding and recycled carbon fiber, this lab to support industry is advancing composites in aerospace, automotive, construction and more.
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AnalySwift receives U.S. Navy grant to help improve service life of helicopters
The funded project aims to further develop SwiftComp modeling software to better predict the durability of composite flexbeams on Navy rotorcraft.
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Demonstrator shows potential for graphene-enhanced composite tooling
U.K.-based collaborative project demonstrates lower-cost, graphene-enhanced composite tooling for aerospace use.
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EON Laser embedded sensors designed for process, performance monitoring
The company says the lasers could replace conventional sensors in a range of industries due to their light weight, narrow thickness and durability.
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Altair highlights design simulation and optimization software
Altair is presenting its methods and solutions for design, optimization and simulation of composite structures and materials.
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9T Labs, ANSYS partner on composite design and simulation tools
A combination of software provides an integrated design and simulation workflow for 3D printing complex composite parts.
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EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub announces two new core projects
Focused on design simulation for NCF preforming and tools for industrializing layer-by-layer curing, the projects will commence in May 2020 with university and industry partners.
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Institute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University to build "Smart Factory"
The Plastics Innovation Centre 4.0 is expected to open by 2022, and will be a completely interconnected, 4,205-square-meter R&D environment.
Read MoreJEC World 2020 preview: CGTech
CGTech is providing live demonstrations of the latest version of its VERICUT software, VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).
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