Processes

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Mikrosam AFP work cell to enhance Qarbon's TPC part development

Commission of a Libra-series robotic AFP system, paired with Toray’s Cetex thermoplastic composite materials, will accelerate Qarbon Aerospace’s development timelines and reduce risk in future aerospace qualification efforts.

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Automation

Comau, Roboze initiative democratizes on-demand 3D printing

The Italian companies leverage expertise in robotics, 3D printing, and composite and polymer materials to enable innovation, agility and sustainability, opening new customer and market segments.

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Curing

Composite curing ovens are built for maximum performance

CAMX 2025: Wisconsin Ovens presents equipment for vacuum bag, filament-wound and honeycomb block heating technologies, offered with a variety of specific features and options.

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LFAM specialization caters to 3D printed composite tooling, molds

CAMX 2025: AES is committed to driving technological advancement and application development in 3D printing, distinguishing its diverse capabilities through several tooling examples.

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Out of Autoclave

Prepreg compression molding supports higher-rate propeller manufacturing

To meet increasing UAV market demands, Mejzlik Propellers has added a higher-rate compression molding line to its custom CFRP propeller capabilities.  

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Trends

Damen, CEAD explore composite 3D printing potential via HDPE Workboat project

Dutch innovators collaborate to investigate large-format 3D printing for functional shipbuilding at the recently opened Maritime Application Center.

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Defense

From prototypes to performance: Composites company makes inroads into new markets

Top Shops 2024 honoree Calian’s composites division blends R&D, rapid prototyping and scalable production with deep engineering integration and corporate synergy.

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Infusion

Delta Marine shares 110-foot custom motor yacht with novel hull

In-progress build highlights Delta’s first hull designed entirely using CFD, a step forward in performance innovation for the shipyard known for its custom composites construction expertise.

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CEAD launches the Maritime Application Center dedicated to industrial 3D printing boat hulls

The MAC is an LFAM-powered production facility equipped with highly automated, digitally driven manufacturing processes and built around a collaborative model to develop the boats of the future.

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Swinburne highlights composites and Industry 4.0 activities

Swinburne University of Technology’s facilities and research expertise have attained milestone developments in a UAV wingbox, customized carbon fiber components, digital manufacturing and 3D printing.

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