Design & Tooling
PRF Composite Materials granted U.K. patent for Q.tool
Innovative prepreg tooling is highly drapable, capable of forming complex carbon fiber tooling shapes, in addition to reducing through thickness porosity and only requiring one debulk during layup.
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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
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New Frontier Technologies launches digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation capability
3D imaging and analysis capability illustrates detailed, quality characterization and performance simulation of composites and other advanced materials that properly captures the as-manufactured component.
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Comsol releases version 6.2 of Comsol Multiphysics software
Latest version of comprehensive simulation software speeds up computations and introduces surrogate model functionality.
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Mold 3D printing helps automate composite bathtub, shower production
As part of its efforts to automate as much of its production process as it can, Lyons Industries acquired a Massivit 10000 additive manufacturing system to quickly produce high-performance molds and support fixtures.
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Filton Systems Engineering is acquired by Element Materials Technology
Distinguished by its aerospace engineering and testing services, including work with composite hydrogen tanks, FSE increases Element’s digital engineering and aerospace capabilities.
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Numerical tool with mean stress correction demonstrated for fatigue life estimation of thermoplastic composites
To aid design of fatigue-resistant structures, Econ Engineering has developed an algorithm to evaluate ply-based cyclic stiffness degradation combined with an FE failure check, validated for a CF/PAEK pressure vessel.
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ORNL conducts sustainability analysis of 3D-printed composite molds
A comprehensive lifecycle, cost and carbon emissions study on carbon fiber molds, produced for New York’s concrete Domino building, cites economic benefits over wood alternatives.
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Precision composite molds produce quality, reliable parts
CAMX 2023: Suase, under the Sanse Group, is presenting its design, development and manufacture of high-quality SMC/BMC/GMT/LFT molds for automotive, agriculture, construction, rail and more.
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Automated measurement instruments for fiber, filament testing
CAMX 2023: Dia-Stron presents fibra.auto, a new, customizable reference platform for automated sample handling and the LEX/IFSS interfacial shear module.
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