National Composites Week
Industrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector
GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.
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Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development
Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.
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Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development
Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.
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Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight
Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.
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NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion
Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.
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UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record
Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.
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Designing an infused, two-piece composite baseball bat
With its Icon BBCOR bat, Rawlings leveraged its experience in braided fabrics and RTM to create an optimized, higher-performance two-piece design.
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Maurice Conti to deliver CAMX 2024 keynote address
A futurist and innovation executive, Conti will bring his insights and vision to the stage at this year’s North American composites trade show.
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Gulfstream supplier awards recognize ACT Aerospace
Advanced composites manufacturer was presented with 2023 Supplier of the Year, Suppler and Small Business of the Year and the 2022-2023 Above and Beyond Award.
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From the CW Archives: The life and death of the BMW i3
A look back at the ambitious and impressive composites production system BMW developed for production of the all-electric i3 EV.
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