Processes
Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
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Airtech 3D-printed resin delivers advanced manufacturing capabilities to U.K. defense sector
Carbon fiber-reinforced, PEI-based Dahltram I-350CF resin system enables production of high-temperature mold tooling for next-gen combat air demonstrator.
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Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits
Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.
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Continuous Composites awarded Phase II SBIR contract for full-scale unmanned aircraft wing
High-performance thermoset resins and continuous carbon fiber via the company’s CF3D process will be used to fabricate an organically integrated wing spar and rib configuration into a single component.
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Laser projection system optimizes rotor blade manufacture
A series of systems installed by Z-Laser GmbH helped Nordex Group optimize fiber layup and positioning processes during the development of its 74-meter-long wind turbine blade.
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Braided preforms and resin infusion for next-generation aerocomposites
Spintech shows significant cost and labor savings using its Smart Tooling, dry fiber preforms and RTM/VARTM technology on aircraft wing and inlet duct demonstrators.
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STELIA Aerospace Composites advances hydrogen storage
STELIA Aerospace subsidiary converts aero experience into industry-leading storage efficiency for fuel cell applications.
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Cincinnati Inc. BAAM printer demonstrates 3D printing with recycled composites
Dual-material thermoplastic extrusion system produces monolithic composites tool exceeding 10 feet in length, without manual intervention.
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Teledyne CML Composites invests in thermoplastic processing capability
In conjunction with the NCC, the automated processing cell supports high-performance thermoplastic and compression-molded thermoset parts production for the commercial aerospace and defense markets.
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Continuous Composites, Siemens Energy apply high-performance materials for power generators
Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) enables new designs for AM with thermoset GFRP composite and exceeds material requirements for generator components.
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