Infusion
Fingerprinting liquids for composites
Collo uses electromagnetic sensors and edge analytics to optimize resin degassing, mixing, infusion, polymerization and cure as well as monitoring drift from benchmarked process parameters and enabling in-situ process control.
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DNV lowers the partial reduction factor γm1 of wind turbine blades using aging-resistant PU
The adjustment certification, which gives lower safety margins to polyurethane (PU) resin used in rotor blades, marks broader blade design and applications for Covestro.
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MS-21-300 debuts first flight with carbon fiber wing
Certification of the MS-21-300 aircraft is nearing completion, with plans to start delivering it to customers in 2022.
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NCC sensor technology unlocks digital potential for liquid resin processes
Research and testing of dielectric sensors performed by the NCC, Meggitt and Cranfield University accurately captures resin infusion data, shows promise for composites manufacturing.
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Top 10 ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ articles of 2021
As this year comes to a close, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is taking some time to reflect on what the year held for those in the composites industry. Take a look at the most popular articles of 2021.
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Saab Aerostructures announces composite cargo door iteration, flaperon developments
Saab Aerostructures has reported updates to two of its composites-related projects, an RTM’d flaperon and the next iteration of the Clean Sky 2 technology demonstrator cargo doors.
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Customized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers
As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.
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Irkut completes final assembly of composite-intensive MS-21-300 aircraft
The MS-21-300 design is approximately 40% composite, which Irkut says is a record figure for medium-range aircraft. After switching to local production, the first aircraft is about to fly.
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DITF develops textile sensors for composites
German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are advancing large-area sensors that can detect deformations and stress using printing onto textiles which are then incorporated into composite structures.
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All-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber
RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.
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