Design & Tooling

Increasing the composite stack: Co-molding of dissimilar materials

This demo introduces the concept of co-molding with thermoset composites to improve the final part performance. (Sponsored)

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: CGTech

CGTech is to demonstrate VERICUT 9.2 simulation, composites and additive manufacturing capabilities.

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Covestro and ParaMatters develop anisotropic optimization software for composites

Designers and engineers can use the new optimization tool to obtain the most optimal part design based on material deposition and fiber orientation.

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Anisoprint, Additive Flow launch full-scale topology optimization software for composites

Additive Flow’s FormFlow software enables users to optimize geometry smoothly through all phases of the design process. The tool is compatible with Anisoprint’s slicing software, Aura, for composite 3D printing.

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EnvisionTEC, Covestro collaborate on material, printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

Covestro DLP resin e-PerFORM used with EnvisionTEC’s Perfactory P4K series DLP 3D printing demonstrates faster, more cost-effective print speeds for the production of injection molding tooling.

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Ru-bix launches a range of bio-based, hybrid tooling boards

Ru-bix’s new tooling board products include boards that uses a mix of biomaterial and recycled board swarf, and hybrid boards with high Tg and low CTE.

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VoltAero to cross English Channel with Cassio 1 demonstrator aircraft

The repeated electric aviation crossing emphasizes the Cassio program’s development phase advancements, as well as its anticipated 2023 certification.

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Teton Simulation introduces new AM simulation tool for BCN3D Stratos software

SmartSlice for BCN3D Stratos features sophisticated print parameter optimization to eliminate costly print-test-redesign cycles and ensure printed parts perform as expected.

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Salewa's new hiking boot features thermoplastic composites

The Ortles Couloir boot includes thermoplastic composites from Xenia Materials and was designed to offer both stiffness and flexibility.

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Porsche races to the future with electric motors, natural fiber composites

The Mission R concept is Porsche’s vision for sustainable, all-electric customer motorsports, including a CFRP exoskeleton and natural fiber-reinforced components.

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