Infusion

Molds/Tools

Digitizing tools for composites production

Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.

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Infusion

Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding

Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.

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Infusion

Blue Wind manufactures 1,000 nacelles in 28 months with one mold

Manufacturer combined speed and quality for composite wind turbine nacelles during the pandemic, producing 10 nacelles per week.  

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Carbon Fibers

Doing the twist: A look at dimensional issues in high-temperature cured laminates

When it’s not the tooling, the root cause of dimensionally inaccurate composite parts often boils down to two things: fiber form(s) used and laminate symmetry.

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Monash Motorsport constructs FSAE autonomous, electric vehicle with ATL Composites materials

Composite are incorporated into the vehicle’s monocoque chassis, aerofoils, aerofoil endplates and other components to suit high aerodynamic loads, minimize mass and enhance efficiency for the globally competitive team.  

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Troubleshooter

Fostering best practices for wet layup procedures

As fabricators continue to manufacture composite tools and parts using an open mold, wet layup process — often with mixed success — it’s important to stress proper preparation, materials, application methods and standardization.

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Out of Autoclave

Materials & Processes: Fabrication methods

There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.

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Infusion

Composite buildings go monocoque

Superior protection from the elements plus fast, affordable installation and maintenance have quickly made Orenco Composites’ DuraFiber buildings an attractive choice for water and wastewater, communications, transportation and power industry outbuildings.

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Carbon Fibers

JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites

JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.

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Sustainability

Technology Marketing acquires SR Composites’ IP rights for Sprayomer Technology

Technology Marketing to leverage the accelerated adoption of reusable vacuum membranes and bags in the composites industry.  

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