Materials
Fraunhofer IFAM automates pre-assembly of CFRP fuselage frames
Positioning and drilling end effector for automated, high-precision and quality-assured pre-assembly developed with Airbus in German-funded “Tempo” sub-project.
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Hexcel, Safran expand contract for composite materials in commercial aerospace programs
Long-term supplier contract amended to include Hexcel’s HexTow IM7 for the GE9X engine, as well as core, adhesives, prepregs and fabrics for additional aerospace applications.
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ATL Composites epoxy laminating system maintains new surfboard appearance
KINETIX R111 is a solvent-free, liquid epoxy resin optimized with a translucent blue tint that produces a clear, bright finish for surfboard products.
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Cevotec SAMBA Pro Prepreg system added to FPC technology portfolio
Installation of the automated Fiber Patch Placement system in Fraunhofer IGCV’s Fiber Placement Center serves active technology and application development.
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HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite demonstrates electromagnetic shielding properties
Certified for use from rockets and satellites to amphibious transport vehicles, EMI testing indicates exceptional attenuation when bare or plated for shielding effectiveness.
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Carbon fiber automotive parts production industrialized via C-RTM process
Compression resin transfer molding overcame the difficulty in shaping CFRP car parts with development time reduced by 50%.
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Cygnet Texkimp presents next-generation composites unrolling creel
Flatline Creel uses low-pressure, low-friction patented pneumatic technology to regulate the torque applied to each position on the creel.
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CSP Advanced Materials Center unveils composite battery enclosure and material innovations
Transition into broader R&D capabilities include honeycomb manufacturing process for ultra-lightweight Class A panels and a full-sized, multi-material battery enclosure featuring a one-piece composite cover.
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GE announces U.S. blade recycling contract with Veolia
Decommissioned composite wind turbine blades will be recycled into cement production to replace raw material needs, while still enabling a net-positive environmental impact.
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Dynamic Modifiers introduces low-smoke, flame-retardant thermoplastic compound
Made for a wide range of markets, PAL...VersaCHAR addresses concerns surrounding traditional flame-retardant materials without sacrificing performance.
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