Processes

Aerospace

Web Industries' Vermont-based plant earns Nadcap accreditation

The accreditation was granted in November 2018 and covers the facility’s aerospace composite ply cutting and kitting operations.  

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Adhesives

BriskHeat expands silicone heating blanket line

The provider of heating, insulating and temperature control solutions has announced the addition of new options and capabilities to its silicone rubber heating blanket line. 

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TAHOE Boats' T16 uses 3D printed tooling from Thermwood

Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system was utilized to custom-print the tool used to manufacture the boat’s hull.

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Adhesives

CFRP module saves weight on rocket design

Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.

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Automotive

Additive Manufacturing Workshop at NAIAS adds capacity

The inaugural event will take place on Jan. 16 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. 

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Future automotive is collaborative, digital and smart using composites

According to Swedish startup Uniti, “The era of heavy, costly and unsustainable is coming to an end.”

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Wind/Energy

General Atomics Aeronautical developing tool-less thermoplastics composites process

Aerospace manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is developing a novel process for the fabrication of thermoplastic composite structures that obviates the need for traditional molds or tooling.

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ExOne receives ISO 9001:2015 certification

The company has created and implemented a quality management system to include the development of a 3D printing process and printing of parts for washout tooling. 

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Carbon Fibers

Bio-composites break into structural automotive applications

A company’s bio-based, polyamide composite comes with a unique property profile that may help it carve a niche in automotive applications.

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Curing

Irkut Corp. completes construction of third MC-21 test aircraft

The Russian company’s third infused carbon fiber composite wing aircraft will soon join flight certification testing program.

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