Processes
Sustainable, inline recycling of carbon fiber
Shocker Composites and R&M International are developing a supply chain for recycled CF with zero knockdown vs. virgin fiber, lower cost and, eventually, lengths delivering structural properties close to continuous fiber.
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CG Rail unveils world's first CFRP rail vehicle
The car body consists of 70 percent carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is 30 percent lighter than a conventional aluminum construction.
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FPC to explore new production concepts for lightweight components
SGL Carbon and Fraunhofer IGCV have officially opened a new Fiber Placement Center in Meitingen, Germany.
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Shape expands pattern machining capacity
The company has grown its capacity for epoxy pattern machining with a recent expansion.
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AZL and IKV explore thermoplastic tapes in injection molded parts
Study explores how thermoplastic tapes might reduce costs and increase performance of injection molded parts.
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Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM) with moi composites
Continuous fiber 3D printing using epoxy, vinylester and acrylic with continuous glass, carbon, basalt and other fibers, including deposition along nonlinear curves, is only the beginning.
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Globe, UDRI announce Composites Technology Center
Composites Technology Center to support materials/process development and applications development/demonstration projects for multiple markets.
Read MoreCAMX 2018 preview: Pultrex
Pultrex Ltd. (Manningtree, UK) is featuring its standard and bespoke filament winding, pultrusion and auxiliary equipment.
Read MoreCAMX 2018 preview: Leadgo-tech
Leadgo-tech (Shanghai, China) is featuring its line of vacuum bagging process materials for the wind, aerospace, marine, and other end markets.
Read MoreCAMX 2018 preview: IKONICS
IKONICS Advanced Materials Solutions (Deluth, MN, US) is showcasing its Precision Abrasive Machining (PAM), a non-traditional machining process.
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