Out of Autoclave

Out of Autoclave 23 Jul 2018

Rhodes Interform manufactures composite press for AMRC

The new facility is capable of a wide range of composite forming including open and closed molding, resin transfer molding (RTM), prepreg, compression molding and thermoplastics.

Out of Autoclave 20 Jul 2018

Solvay and Airbus extend composite and auxiliary materials contract

The two companies have signed a contract extension until 2025 for the supply of advanced materials.

RTM 19 Jul 2018

EASYPERM permeability measurement system installed at Moldex3D

Taiwan R&D center will use EASYPERM to augment RTM simulation capability for customers.

Aerospace 19 Jul 2018

Spirit AeroSystems to build Scotland-based R&D Complex

The new facility’s efforts will focus on infusion processes for composites materials, part handling, assembly automation, rapid prototyping and virtual/augmented reality.

Injection/Overmolding 12 Jul 2018

Molding in fasteners to CFRP parts

Placed into the mold prior to RTM, compression or injection molding/overmolding, this specially-shaped fastener enables composites to be fastened with standard methods used for metal parts.

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Wind/Energy 9 Jul 2018

Reinforcements with customized infusion speeds predicted as product of choice for wind turbine blades

Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces latest composites reinforcement product and prepares for new markets.

Automotive 9 Jul 2018

It’s time to plan your Wisconsin trip: Oshkosh 2018 is coming

The annual EAA AirVenture event is an air show/aircraft exhibition/trade show/learning opportunity/history lesson/concert venue/giant campout/Wisconsin bratfest and more. As in past years, composites industry expert and CW contributor Russ Emanis will spearhead a composites fabrication demonstration during the show.