Processes

Carbon Fibers

Competition Composites Inc. installs large 5-axis CNC milling machine

New 5-axis CNC milling machine to enhance Competition Composites Inc.'s capabilities on larger composite tooling projects and one-off fabrications.

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Marine

Carbon fiber-reinforced parts 3D-printed for catamaran

A Swiss engineering company combined 3D printing, bonding technology and carbon fiber composites to develop lighter, more efficient marine bearing cages.

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Henkel strengthens 3D printing portfolio

Henkel acquires US-based additive manufacturing and industrial inkjet company.

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SAMPE celebrates 75th anniversary at SAMPE 2019

Dr. Greg Hylsop from Boeing will give the keynote presentation at SAMPE 2019 in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Technical and young professional awards will also be presented.

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Space

Basalt fiber composite design wins NASA 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

New York-based AI SpaceFactory’s MARSHA prototype uses automation and composites to create a stronger, more durable space habitat.

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Measuring thermoplastic prepreg tape quality for part process control

Low-cost tests measuring dimensions, thermal behavior and consolidation predict CFRTP part quality.

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Wind/Energy

Evonik to build new PA12 production facility

The Germany-based facility, intended to meet needs in automotive, oil & gas and 3D printing industries, will reportedly increase the company’s overall capacity for PA12 by more than 50%.

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ATL/AFP

TxV Aero Composites complies with AS9100 standards

The aerospace supplier has received AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications for its automated thermoplastic composite part manufacturing facility.

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Markforged launches first FR continuous fiber-reinforced plastic for 3D printing

V-0 rated Onyx FR to open new applications in aerospace, defense and automotive

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Automotive

L&L Special Furnace introduces new catalog

Included in the catalog are the company’s high-temperature furnaces, ovens, kilns, quench tanks and heat treating systems.

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