Out of Autoclave

Carbon Fibers

Teijin's high-speed composites manufacturing process: Still a mystery

Since Teijin's 60-second carbon fiber molding process was announced in 2011, we've heard little about it. It would be great for the industry if it could bear fruit soon.

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Wind/Energy

Ultrasound evaluation of prepreg impregnation levels

The Ultran Group has developed non-contact ultrasound (NCU) that can accurately assess prepreg level of impregnation (LOI) with implications for out-of-autoclave processing, inline quality control and even automated tape laying.

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Carbon Fibers

Leichtbau ist hybridbau

Integrating multiple materials and functions for lightweight construction in the German automotive industry.

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Graphene

SPE ACCE scholarship winners announced

The winners are Markus Downey of Michigan State University, Fatimat Oluwatoyin Bakare of University of BoraÌŠs and Sebastian Goris of University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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NDT

SAMPE Seattle 2014 Report

The Society’s reconfigured Spring advanced materials event in Seattle, Wash., attracts speakers, exhibitors and attendees in large numbers and international dimensions.

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Aerospace

Thermoplastics in Aerospace Composites Outlook, 2014-2023

Capable of volume production, thermoplastic composites will gain new market share in the aerospace industry.

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Weaving

Automating the CH-53K’s composite flexbeams

Accudyne doubles the part production rate and eliminates layup errors through stepwise automation of this primary structure’s complex hand layup process.

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Autoclave

Resin infusion produces autoclave-capable tools for Scorpion jet

Leading Edge Aerospace designs and builds cost-effective prototype tools for maverick military aircraft concept.

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Aerospace

Farnborough 2014 Airshow Report

No longer a novelty at aerospace trade events, composites nevertheless faced competition from conventional materials at this year’s event.

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Wind/Energy

Software Update: Simulation saves

A look inside the increasingly well-equipped virtual toolbox for composite design, analysis, and manufacturing.

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