Processes
Rocket engine thrust frame proves a strong candidate for composites conversion
The engine thrust frame of a space launch vehicle, located at the bottom of a rocket stage, joining fuel tanks to engines, must deliver strength and stiffness across a range of temperatures — cost-effectively.
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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
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Composites Integration expands Metyx partnership, appoints as U.S. distributor
Strengthened partnership expands RTM, infusion and technical textile offerings to U.S. markets.
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Registration opens for Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo 2021
Additive Manufacturing Media leading event for industrial 3D printing is expanding to include an expanded exhibit hall, speakers, exhibitors and networking opportunities.
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Victrex launches LMPAEK polymer grade for 3D printing
Victrex AM 200 improve melt extrusion by filament fusion (FF), direct granule extrusion, and laser sintering processes and enhances z-strength and interlaminar strength.
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CEAD launches new E50 Robot Extruder for larger 3D-printed composites
New option offers higher material output (e.g., 84 kg/hr) and thermoplastic melt temperatures up to 400°C.
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Roth Composites Machinery delivers customized filament winding system
Three-spindle system for the manufacture of hydrogen tanks boasts a flexible impregnation station and enhanced automation with a 40% increase in performance.
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Fine Hulls brings bold boat design with Diab sandwich composites
The pleasure yacht is entirely made from Diab’s Divinycell foam sandwich core using a vacuum infusion process for excellent stiffness, strength and light weight.
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Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
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LEWCO presents enhanced-duty, vacuum-assisted composite curing oven
The composite oven, recently delivered to a U.S. military base, reaches a maximum temperature of 500°F and is used to cure vacuum-bagged composite aircraft parts.
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