Materials

Aerospace

CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility

Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.

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Carbon Fibers

ÉireComposites, Manna and NUIG to develop carbon fiber composite drone airframe

The aim to develop additive manufacturing and automation technologies for high-volume manufacturing of drones for 36% reduction in cost per drone.

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Automotive

Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket

Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.

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Aerospace

ULA, RUAG Space extend and expand Atlas and Vulcan Centaur rocket programs cooperation

Contract adds additional order volume for RUAG Space’s supply and manufacture of carbon fiber composite structures until 2024.

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Hydrogen Storage

Cevotec fiber patch placement improves storage efficiency of composite tanks

Cevotec’s solution is to apply carbon fiber patches to the dome areas of Type IV pressure vessels, which reportedly yields 15% in material, weight and cost savings.

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Focus on Design

Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures

ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.

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Thermoplastics

Avient launches moisture-resistant nylon long fiber thermoplastic composite

Nylon 6 and 6/6-based ComplÄ“t composite effectively prolongs the effectiveness of a part’s structural capabilities in humid environments and features a smooth surface appearance.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin establishes carbon fiber product operations in Vietnam

Teijin’s new carbon fiber product line, which includes prepregs, will be initially produced for sports-related applications.

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Airtech 3D-printed resins deliver composite tooling for competitive motorsport vehicles

BBi Autosport joins with Airtech Advanced Materials Group to develop high-performance carbon fiber body panels for its Porsche race cars using Dahltram resins and Print-Tech services.

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Natural Fibers

Mafic USA expects to double U.S. basalt fiber production capacity

Company recently completed its first year of operations in Shelby, North Carolina, and plans for a continued increase in basalt fiber adoption and growth.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions