Design & Tooling
Tooling technologies positioned for speed, control
Tooling is one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the composites industry, as new technologies and processes like 3D printing, OOA infusion, thermoplastic composites reshape how molds are made.
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Century Tool expands large composites mold capacity
The company’s new horizontal milling machine is reportedly capable of producing larger molds for compression molding a variety of composite materials.
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NIAR begins construction on new ATL, AFP lab
The Advanced Laboratory for Aerospace System (ATLAS) will develop manufacturing protocols for automated fiber placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL) for aircraft systems.
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DSM and CEAD partner for FGF 3D printing
The companies plan to develop new materials and processes for continuous fiber 3D printing and diverse end market applications.
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DLR selects MultiMech for crack prediction in CMC components
The German Aerospace Center has selected MultiMechanics’ modeling and simulation software to perform advanced crack prediction during the manufacturing of ceramic matrix composite components.
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Measuring thermoplastic prepreg tape quality for part process control
Low-cost tests measuring dimensions, thermal behavior and consolidation predict CFRTP part quality.
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Continuous Composites, Spatial partner to advance composite 3D printing
As part of the partnership, Continuous Composites will use Spatial Corp.’s 3D software to advance its robotic continuous-fiber 3D printing technology.
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U.S. and Japanese scientists partner on composite simulation study
Scientists from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the Japanese Ministry of Defense will use simulation software to study impact effects on composites used in figher aircraft.
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Cold Jet launches new dry ice blaster
Cold Jet’s PCS 60 dry ice blasting machine has been designed for precision, control and ease of use.
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Lightweighting partnership to evaluate metal to composites joining technologies
Detroit project team will recommend most optimal joining technologies for specific material combinations.
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