Design & Tooling
CAMX 2019 exhibit preview: Weber Manufacturing Technologies Inc.
Weber will showcase a live nickel vapor deposition (NVD) out-of-autoclave demonstration for a Class A automotive body panel, demonstrating the tool’s rapid heating and cooling capabilities at CAMX 2019.
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CAMX 2019 exhibit preview: KRÜSS Scientific Instruments Inc.
KRÜSS Scientific Instruments Inc. to showcase its Mobile Surface Analyzer at CAMX 2019.
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TPRC project to develop structural analysis capabilities for overmolded parts
The ThermoPlastic composites Research Centre is working to develop an optimal process window for overmolding for both aerospace and automotive materials.
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Mechanical testing of textile composites
Standardized mechanical testing methods abound, but they often focus on composites with unidirectional layers. Here are some modifications to common test methods for testing textile composites.
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Plataine edge computing application speeds IIoT data analysis
PlataineEdge is designed to help Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems conduct data analysis locally to save time and reduce cloud storage costs.
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Anaglyph Ltd. releases new version of Laminate Tools design software
Laminate Tools addresses the entire geometry process for composites structural design, from import through design, analysis, check and manufacture.
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Cutting the cost and time of tooling for composites
New 360 material achieves CFRP/Invar tool performance with less investment.
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VABO Composites to build superstructure, mast for Royal Van Lent yacht
Lightweight marine composites production to be further advanced using robotic automation.
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Grid/skin structures explained
Composites expert and veteran Stephen Tsai and automated tape and fiber placement specialist MTorres have published “Composite Double-Double and Grid/Skin Structures: Low Weight/Low Cost Design and Manufacturing,” a design and manufacturing guide for the fabrication of grid-stiffened composite structures.
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Institut de Soudure Groupe optimizes production control for large-sized composite parts
Partnership with aerostructures supplier Duqueine installs thermography to reduce inspection time and cost.
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