National Composites Week

Aerospace

Electra’s Goldfinch proves eSTOL capabilities in piloted test flights

Information gained from the flight test program will inform the design of Electra’s nine-passenger commercial eSTOL aircraft, with entry into commercial service targeted for 2028.  

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Airtech to integrate composite materials into Adaxis 3D printing software

Unification of technical competencies on a single platform facilitates the precise control of the AdaOne pellet-based 3D printing technology, optimizing materials performance and quality of printed parts for end-users.

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People in composites: June 2024

SkyDweller Aero, Daher and Velocity Composites have made announcements highlighting new personnel and internal promotions.

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Automotive

Gatron to deliver composite seats for 22 Alstom trains

The production of more than 11,000 seats for trains running in the São Paulo subway showcases expertise in hand-laid composite applications.

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Cutting/Kitting

Precision sheeters, slitter rewinders are customizable to material needs

CAMX 2024: Pasquato exhibits its high-speed precision sheeters and slitter rewinders to enhance flexibility and material cutting quality.

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Ketones

Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures

The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.

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AOC Atlac 430E resin formulation reduces Versteden styrene emissions

Developed for composite piping systems development, the novel system has proven low levels of styrene concentration during hand lamination and filament winding processes.

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Curing

Hardener accelerator line designed for epoxy resin optimization

CAMX 2024: Alzchem highlights the Dyhard series of latent curing agents, providing the balance of mechanical and thermal properties formulators need for thermoset epoxy resin systems.

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CAMX

Laser NDT, DIC systems demonstrate optimized noncontact composites inspection

CAMX 2024: Dantec Dynamics is presenting three of its laser shearography NDT and DIC devices, geared toward reliable measurement results. 

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Wind/Energy

Achieving composites innovation through collaboration

Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community. 

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