Processes

RAW Idea expands composites capabilities with hybrid 3D printer

Installation of LSAM printer from CEAD broadens RAW Idea’s ability to work with advanced composites and manufacture parts with greater efficiency and precision.

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Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.

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Thermoplastics

Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim

Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.

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Airtech acquires Kimya assets, extends AM filament capabilities

Kimya’s filaments portfolio will be offered alongside Airtech’s Dahltram pellet and filament resins, adding to its LFAM and thermoplastic product line.

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PEEK

In oil and gas, an additive manufacturing standard (API 20T) will aid adoption of composites

Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of another high-stakes industry, aerospace, and also different in important aspects.

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Epoxies

We4Ce designs rotor blades for TouchWind’s floating one-piece rotor turbine

Tiltable, liftable one-piece composite rotor design aims to withstand storm-force winds, boost energy yield and enable more compact offshore wind farms.

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Thermoplastics

JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for FR, machining, digitized processes and more

CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses latest developments in composites from this year’s show.

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ATL/AFP

TPRC develops continuous optical reflection characterization setup for AFP 

As part of the NXTGEN Hightech program, developer Joran Geschiere achieved a setup that can characterize entire spool lengths of UD tape meant for the AFP process.

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Plasma moves beyond improved bonding to coatings, multifunctional composites

Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.

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Automotive

IPS Adhesives debuts Scigrip SG2000 adhesive in North America

The adhesive’s 1:1 mix ratio and long open time provides transportation, construction and marine industries with much-needed routine simplification and flexibility.

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