Design & Tooling
Challenges, opportunities when designing for fiber-reinforced AM
Bridging the gap between as-designed and as-made, and where do you put the fiber?
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McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle
There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.
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Composites Evolution, Bcomp launch Evopreg ampliTex flax-epoxy prepregs
Compatible with Bcomp’s powerRibs reinforcement grid, the family of natural fiber materials drives enhanced stiffness, lightweight and a reduced footprint for motorsports and high-performance automotive applications.
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North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft
The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.
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Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket
Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.
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Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures
ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.
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Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs
Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.
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Airtech 3D-printed resins deliver composite tooling for competitive motorsport vehicles
BBi Autosport joins with Airtech Advanced Materials Group to develop high-performance carbon fiber body panels for its Porsche race cars using Dahltram resins and Print-Tech services.
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Mar-Bal fire-resistant composite wastebasket promotes fire safety
Made from thermoset composites reinforced with glass fiber, Waste-Safe is able to contain a fire without burning, melting or collapsing.
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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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