Processes
ASTM International Symposium calls for papers
Papers are invited for the ASTM International Symposium on Structural Integrity of Additive Manufactured Parts, Nov. 7-8.
Read MoreHexcel, Arkema forge thermoplastic composites alliance
Carbon fiber source Hexcel and thermoplastics supplier Arkema partnered in March to provide thermoplastic composite solutions targeted to commercial aircraft OEMs for next-gen aircraft.
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Biomimicry in 3D printing?
New rotational 3D printing method developed by Harvard researchers allows engineered composites to mimic nature.
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RWC deploys new custom-built filament winding machine
To meet growing market demand, Rock West Composites adds to its filament winding capability with investment in a six-spindle, four-axis winder.
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Hexion products target wind blade production
Hexion Inc. has introduced a new tackifying spray system as well as new epoxy bonding paste and resin repair kits for use in wind turbine rotor blade maintenance.
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Wind blade spar caps: Pultruded to perfection?
Introduced to the market about five years ago, pultruded, carbon fiber-reinforced spar caps, incorporated as the reinforcing member of wind turbine rotor blades, are a byproduct of the evolution and increasing technological sophistication of the global wind energy industry.
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3M introduces spray adhesive for infusion applications
3M has launched Hi Tack Composite Spray Adhesive 71 for infusion composites fabricating applications, particularly in industrial, marine and transportation markets.
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Carbon fiber/epoxy in production boats
Scout Boats and now Hinckley Yachts showcase how demand for lighter, faster performance pushes materials and process change.
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Automated Preforming, Part 6: Coriolis Composites
Pioneer in automated fiber placement (AFP) advances preforms for overmolded thermoplastic composites enabling production of one automotive part every 20 seconds.
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AFRL pushes limits of polymer additive manufacturing
Air Force Research Laboratory research team has successfully printed the highest-temperature capable, reinforced polymer composite parts.
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