Design & Tooling

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.

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JEC 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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New research provides guidance for optimized thermoplastic composite overmolding

TPRC process modeling and testing of single- and dual-step processed parts points to optimum process conditions and improved design features.

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Exact Metrology to open new center in Moline, Illinois

The new training, support, contract measurement and sales facility will open March 1.

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DYNAPIXEL: automated, reconfigurable molds

CAD-driven system cuts time for design iterations, enables cost-effective customized jigs and molded parts.

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Molds/Tools

DHSutherland partners with KleanVak for promotion of surface preparation technology

DHSutherland will promote France-based KleanVak’s mold preparation and solvent cleaning technology to customers in the Americas.

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Carbon Fibers

AZL, IKV launch SMC data bank and testing project

Researchers and partner companies aim to standardize the provision of engineering data for long fiber-reinforced sheet molding compounds (SMC).

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Taber Industries launches new models of precision test instrument

Available with a single or dual turntable, the Taber Rotary Platform Abraser is a precision test instrument used to evaluate a material’s resistance to wear.

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Composites enable novel flying speedboat

Candela Boats’ Seven speedboat combines all-electric propulsion with precision foiling in a design made possible by creative composites engineering.

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