Design & Tooling

Ketones

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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

AFRL evaluates braiding, SMP tooling and VARTM for lower-cost future engine inlet ducts

U.S. Air Force and Ohio-based composites team develop new process for S-shaped aerostructure.

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Glass Fibers

Gurit features core materials, adhesives, resins, molds for wind, aerospace

Gurit is featuring its offerings and expertise for wind energy, composite tooling and lightweighting applications such as aerospace, rail, healthcare and marine. ​​​​​​

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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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The Single Cantilever Beam test for sandwich composites

After several years of research and development, the Single Cantilever Beam test method is in the process of standardization within ASTM's Committee D30 on Composites.

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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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Plataine selected to partner in 5G-based advanced manufacturing project

5G-ENCODE project partners are examining industrial use of 5G wireless technology to upgrade composite design and production processes.

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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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