Infusion

Infusion

Energy saver system lowers vacuum generator power usage, reduces noise

Anver Corp.’s Energy Saver technology is now available to reduce operating costs and increase safety on all of its electric- and air-powered vacuum generators.

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Consumer

Composite Integration Ltd. moves to new, expanded facility

The RTM and resin infusion specialist will use the additional space at its Saltash, U.K. facility for R&D, training and larger machines.

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Aerospace

2-part epoxy for increased composite aerostructures production via RTM

Hexion meets demand for accurate mixing with in-line analytic control while improving processing window, fiber volume content and manufacturing efficiency.

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Thermoplastics

FiberCore Europe partners with Sustainable Infrastructure Systems to produce composite bridges in Australia

Patented technology used in more than 900 bridges and lock gates worldwide will have up to 40% recycled plastic by 2021.

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Infusion

ACMA updates vacuum infusion process certification program

Updates to ACMA's Vacuum Infusion Process program are said to provide essential tools and information for composites industry professionals.

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Autoclave

CAMX 2019 exhibit preview: Shanghai Leadgo-tech

Shanghai Leadgo-tech (Shanghai, China) is featuring its lineup of vacuum process bagging materials for resin infusion, autoclave cure, oven cure and wet layup.

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Glass Fibers

Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools

Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.

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Automation

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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Wind/Energy

SAERTEX provides material for 87.5-meter carbon fiber spar cap

The wind blade spar cap prototype, said to be the longest carbon fiber spar cap so far produced via vacuum infusion.

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Carbon Fibers

Large, high-volume, infused composite structures on the aerospace horizon

Infused carbon fiber composite structures are not new, but they have never been built at the rates anticipated for next-generation, single-aisle aircraft. It is a daunting prospect — but a feasible one.

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