Processes
JEC World 2018 preview: CHOMARAT
CHOMARAT unveils its new multiaxial NCF reinforcement for thermoplastics, plus an innovative UD carbon reinforcement for wind blades
Read MoreTechsil acrylate-based adhesive cures via light
Distributor Techsil (Bidford-on-Avon, UK) has introduced a new light-curing adhesive called Vitralit UV 4802, for bonding high-temperature-resistant thermoplastics such as PEEK with other non-compatible materials.
Read MoreCENIT presents initial results for bionic aircraft design project
CENIT reports development of CAD design tool for automated generation of bionic components and output for additive manufacturing.
Read MoreComposites give shape to new passenger bus
The VDL Bus & Coach Citea bus features composite structures fabricated using a vacuum expansion process (VEX) with specially formulated foaming resin compounds supplied by BÜFA Composite Systems.
WatchSafran and Albany inaugurate new LEAP engine fan blade plant
The Mexico facility is the two companies’ third joint manufacturing plant to make composite parts for the LEAP aircraft engine.
Read MoreAirborne, Siemens and SABIC partner to mass produce thermoplastic composites
Flexible, automated production lines, featuring radically low conversion costs, aimed at millions of parts/yr — CW’s interview with all three companies.
WatchWebinar: Prepreg in compression molding
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is presenting a free Norplex-Micarta-sponsored webinar on Tuesday, March 13 at 2:00 pm EST titled, “Utilization of Continuous Fiber Prepreg in Compression Molding.”
Read MoreFraunhofer and Conbility join forces to commercialize tape layer
Two AZL Aachen GmbH partners have joined forces for commercialization of a tape-placement and tape winding system.
Read MoreiSpecc sole distributor for Techni-Modul in UK
Newly formed company iSpecc Ltd. has been appointed the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Techni-Modul Engineering.
Read MoreStratasys brings 3D printing to the Olympics
Stratasys teams with USA Luge to inject additive manufacturing into its quest for gold in Pyeongchang, South Korea this month.
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