National Composites Week

GKN delivers composite wing, booms for Supernal eVTOL

Key deliveries include the complete composite wing assembly in June and booms anticipated by end of July, in anticipation of upcoming flights and 2028 commercial service.

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TFP, TFP Hydrogen Products rebrand to James Cropper

Realignment of composites and hydrogen subsidiaries under an Advanced Materials Division strengthens James Cropper’s new growth strategy via a unified identity and vision.

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RTM

Corebon induction heating

This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

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Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts

Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

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CAMX

Resin formulations, prepreg development modifiable to customer specifications

CAMX 2024: TCR Composites is a global prepreg supplier, offering continuous tow/roving, woven and stitched fabrics, braided sleeves and UD tapes.

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CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints

Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.

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Cutting/Kitting

Cutting supplies, equipment enhance composites testing in the lab

CAMX 2024: On display at Extec’s booth is the Labcut 5000 precision composite plate saw, Nikon MA200 inverted metallurgical microscope and Labpol 12 automatic grinder/polisher.

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Defense

NanoSperse celebrates 15 years of aerospace composites service

The Ohio-based business is dedicated to improving the durability, reliability and functionality of composites using nanotechnology for major U.S. aerospace and defense companies.  

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Coatings

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

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Hydrogen Storage

Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group

Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.

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