Molds/Tools

Molds/Tools

Kaneka, Janicki reveal study results for TP2230 BMI tooling prepreg

Lowering cure temperatures without compromising durability, Kaneka Aerospace BMI prepreg TP2230 offers aerospace manufacturers a pathway to reduce tooling costs and lead times while maintaining high-temperature capability.

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Glass Fibers

Acquisition joins MPM Group and Lamplas GFRP, composite molding expertise

MPM Group’s strategic alignment of the two businesses will build enhanced capability, technical expertise and broader market reach in the U.K.

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Molds/Tools

DFS Composites acquires Mexico wind blade tooling facility, expands North American operations

With a new 300,000-square-foot site in Ciudad Juárez, DFS Composites boosts its global footprint and ability to supply composite tooling for wind energy across the Americas.

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Plyable secures Automated Molding feature patent

First EU and U.K. patent builds in a new level of protection for customers using the company’s AI-powered mold design software.

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Glass Fibers

Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap

GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.

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Scalable automation technologies drive composites efficiency, consistency

CAMX 2025: Learn how Magnum Venus Products’ equipment portfolio is evolving, with a focus on MVP Motion line, INV3, IPD, Nitrotherm spray and Flex Molding technologies.

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Troubleshooting thermoplastic composite stamp forming

Understand the basic science of TPC stamp forming, a manufacturing process steadily gaining momentum in aerospace and mobility applications thanks to its rapid forming, short cycle times and automated methods.

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Molds/Tools

DLR study considers cast PA6 molds for in situ AFP composites

3D printed thermoplastic mold was analyzed as alternative to expensive, time-consuming metallic molds and for suitability in aerospace-grade composite structure fabrication.

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CAMX

Prepreg innovations commit to cost, energy consumption reduction

CAMX 2025: PRF Materials is highlighting Reepreg, its novel Q.tool recycled innovation and will be providing updates on its Product Development and Innovation Centre.

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Automation

Layup molds, vacuum fixtures address aerospace tooling trends

CAMX 2025: Technical Tooling is integrating advanced materials, digital process compatibilities and automation into its low-CTE Ravin layup molds and Vacu-Grip fixture offerings to meet evolving needs.

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