Processes

Biomaterials

Plant Tour: Fraunhofer ICT, Pfinztal, Germany

This wide-ranging research center works with government and industry to develop the best of polymer composite processing, across a range of technologies.

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Construction

Superbeam: Steel and carbon fiber work together to revolutionize structural elements

New approach to CFRP-strengthened steel beams increases load capacity by >75%, enabling dramatic downsizing while maintaining traditional bolted and welded attachments.

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Consumer

Automated cutter enhances bicycle production

Precision and reliability keyed startup’s success. 

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CAMX 2017 show preview

At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual. 

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Editorial

Need for standardization in composites manufacturing

CW Talks is “on” and already proving to be well worth a listen. 

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: S.M.R.E. SpA

Cutting table manufacturer S.M.R.E. SpA (Umbertide, Italy) is featuring the SM-381-TA, a high-performance table with a reduced footprint and an entry level price.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: Siempelkamp

Composites machinery specialist Siempelkamp (Krefeld, Germany) is featuring its compression equipment for sheet molding compound (SMC), phase change material (PCM), resin transfer molding (RTM) and thermoplast forming.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL, Oak Ridge, TN, US) is showcasing several next-generation manufacturing technologies from the US Department of Energy’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL.

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CAMX 2017 preview: OMAX

OMAX Corp. (Kent, WA, US) is highlighting the benefits and advantages of its abrasive waterjets to machine composites and advanced other materials.

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CAMX 2017 preview: OEM Press Systems

OEM Press Systems (Fullerton, CA, US), a manufacturer of hydraulic presses, is featuring its robotic mold-handling systems, designed to reduce process cycle time and eliminate the lifting of molds by an operator.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions