Processes

Pultrusion

Composite profiles bring consistent quality to Ant-X drones

Italian drone solutions provider enlists Exel Composites to deliver pultruded and pull-wound profiles that support prototype drone structure designs. 

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PEKK

Hybrid process marries continuous, discontinuous composites design

9T Labs and Purdue applied Additive Fusion Technology to engineer a performance- and cost-competitive aircraft bin pin bracket made from compression-molded continuous and discontinuous CFRTP.  

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Infusion

Reusable vacuum bagging, vacuum sealing solution

CAMX 2023: SWORL is highlighting its spray-fabricated reusable vacuum bags (membranes, foils) and a new sealing product for more sustainable, out-of-autoclave composites processing.

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RTM

FST-rated thermoset resin with rapid, tunable cure is designed for infusion

CAMX 2023: The nonhalogenated Harp Rapid resin system presented by Trimer Technologies achieves a low-temperature, tunable cure while attaining high mechanical properties, demonstrating its effectiveness in aerospace applications.

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Carbon Fibers

CRP 3D printing composites optimize Formula SAE team’s racing performance

Long-term CRP USA and UVic Formula Racing partnership has culminated in the development of versatile, durable carbon fiber-filled components that continue deliver on the track.

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ATL/AFP

IFW’s AFP installation enhances thermoplastic structure production

Commissioned AddComposites AFP manufacturing cells with humm3 flashlamps are located at IFW’s Stade and Garbsen facilities to expand R&D services.

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Global consortium to bring high-value LFAM to the U.K.

The Evo One LFAM project will develop and commercialize a more supportive AM platform, which will include continuous fiber capabilities in the future, to increase accessibility for U.K. companies. 

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Heating platens deliver precise, uniform compression molding temperature control

CAMX 2023: Venango Machine features MultiZone heating platens with a control system included, capable of reducing mold surface temperature variation by almost 400% during the compression molding process.

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Nano3Dprint expands 3D printer distribution to Taiwan 

Distribution of multi-material printer using chopped carbon fiber and a dual-dispensing printer in Asia is led by second partner Collimage International.

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Bonding

High-strength, nondestructive adhesive-bonded fasteners 

CAMX 2023: Rotaloc bonding fasteners come in a variety of baseplate styles, threads, sizes and materials for high-strength, nondestructive bonding with fiber-reinforced composites and thermoset/thermoformed plastics. 

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