Materials

Sustainability

BCA Industries introduces “The Beast” shredder unit

Next-gen shredder for composites recyclers is designed to eliminate catastrophic breakdowns and production downtime by upgrading points of vulnerability and enabling simultaneous shredding and chipping.

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OTOMcomposite develops software for Composites 4.0 production using laser-assisted tape placement and winding

Optical thermal optimization model (OTOM) software enables inline monitoring and control for improved part quality and reduced production time and cost of in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composites and Type IV pressure vessels.

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Carbon Fibers

Markforged launches aerospace-ready traceable composite materials

Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A materials meet FST requirements, come with traceability and adhere to specifications approved by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP).

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Aerospace

Cobra supports new production concept for composites-intensive VETAL tailsitter drone

Cost-effective composite tooling and a scaled-up production line target durability, production rate and price parameters for the VETAL’s carbon fiber flying wing airframe.

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Glass Fibers

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Microtex Composites

Composite fabrics from Microtex are made for performance and style. The company uses raw materials such as carbon fibers, linen, glass fibers, aramid fibers and other high-performance fibers.

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CAMX

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gascogne Flexible

Gascogne Flexible showcases a tight release valve for ATL applications, a low coefficient of friction, solvent-free release liner and a high-porosity kraft paper for thin ply prepreg applications.

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Sustainability

Carbon Rivers to commercialize fiberglass composites upcycling project

Novel pyrolysis method recovers fiberglass reinforcement into new, high-value discontinuous composites with minimized input energy requirements for a true circular economy.

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Thermoplastics

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Cygnet Texkimp

Cygnet Texkimp hopes to accelerate the use of composites in hydrogen technology with its new Filament Winding Innovation Hub, which will enable customers to explore every aspect of the filament winding process.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Helicoid

Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.

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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Ensinger

Ensinger offers a wide portfolio of products and services for thermoplastic composites, including its Tecatec materials range and polymer pulverizing and development services.

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