Processes
Conbility thermoplastics system installation supports TITK R&D
LATW and tape winding machine enhances TITK Rudolstadt’s ability to conduct advanced thermoplastic R&D projects, particularly for aerospace.
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V2 Group, Caracol achieve large-format 3D printed monolithic boat
Functional glass fiber-reinforced rPP catamaran offers a tangible example of 3D printing’s ability to accelerate production time, minimize material waste and manufacture quality nautical structures.
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FIDAMC expands composites R&D into new markets and advanced manufacturing centers
Pioneering technocenter advances RTM, thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, microwire, novel lighter weight LSP and more.
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VIDEO: Flexible molding and machining for composites
Addcomp and bespline are sister companies that offer innovative solutions for composites. This video from CAMX 2024 offers an overview of Addcomp’s AFP solutions.
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LIT Rapid Solar system enhances composite photovoltaic panel assembly potential
Induction-heated thermocompression press developed collaboratively by Roctool and CEA-Liten has verified improvement in temperature and pressure conditions, opening up new opportunities.
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Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite
SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.
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CW finalizes Tech Days: Bonding and Welding agenda
A total of six presentations — four welding and two bonding — presented by industry experts will explore the drawbacks, potential and evolving technologies available to bonding and welding methods.
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Composites end markets: New space (2025)
Composite materials — with their unmatched strength-to-weight ratio, durability in extreme environments and design versatility — are at the heart of innovations in satellites, propulsion systems and lunar exploration vehicles, propelling the space economy toward a $1.8 trillion future.
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NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs
Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.
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Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen
Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.
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