Processes
Mikrosam launches hybrid AFP & FW solution for composites production
The hybrid work cell integrates the advantages of filament winding (FW) and automated fiber placement (AFP) technologies.
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Shape Machining proves snap-cure molding capabilities
UK-based Shape Machining used TenCate snap-cure prepregs with a 4-minute cure to prove the viability of the material for high-volume automotive composites.
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Thermwood 3D prints large boat hull pattern
Thermwood uses its LSAM additive manufacturing technology to fabricate a 3,000-lb/1,363-kg plug for a boat hull. The project proves the viability of additive manufacturing to help reduce marine composites fabrication costs.
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Roth develops high-volume LPG tank line
The gantry-based filament winding system is designed to produce as many as 600,000 plastic-lined, glass fiber-overwrapped liquefied petroleum (LPG) gas pressure vessels per year.
Read MoreTooling: 3D printing’s “killer app”
If 3D printing can be scaled to make tools for composite auto body panels ... it will be transformative
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Automated manufacturing solutions from Airborne
I had the chance recently to interview Marcus Kremers, chief technology officer of Airborne International (The Hague, Netherlands), who told me about his company’s growing smart automation initiatives for its customers.
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Airtech's Combo-Tech combines vacuum bagging materials
Airtech Advanced Materials Group (Huntington Beach, CA, US) has introduced Combo-Tech, an expanded product line that bonds various vacuum bagging materials together to form what is said to be a better overall product that reduces touch labor.
WatchVELOX, Ilium Composites now partners
VELOX GmbH a European distributor of raw material specialties for the composites industry, has formed a new distribution partnership with Ilium Composites, a manufacturer of glass reinforcements.
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Mikrosam expands into North America
Macedonia-based Mikrosam will partner with New Jersey-based Composites Automation LLC to sell its composites automation system into North America.
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Symmetrix Composite Tooling opens second innovation center in Nevada
The Nevada location will initially handle projects for existing customers and will begin accepting projects for new clients in the spring of 2018.
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