Processes

Sigma Engineering adds compression molding simulation to Sigmasoft Virtual Molding

In addition to a reworked user interface, the full process simulation software now includes the ability to view all thermal influences on the component and in the mold.  

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Fiberglass Cutting Operation at Hubbell’s Lenoir City Plant Moves to Automation

Automating fabric cutting operations saves Hubbell Lenoir City money and can produce composite products faster at less cost to support infrastructure expansion.

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Curing

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: BriskHeat Corp.

BriskHeat manufactures a full line of heaters and temperature controllers, designed to solve a variety of composite curing, repair applications.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Qarbon Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace exhibits its capabilities in manufacturing composite components and assemblies, highlighting its proficiencies in major assembly and systems integration, automated layup, hand layup, high-temp composites and core fabrication.

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Alpine Advanced Materials introduces rapid prototype molding solution

A combination of Addifab’s resin system, Nexa3D’s 3D printers and Alpine’s advanced composite materials enables production of injection molds that dissolve after part injection, cutting speed and cost.  

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Thermoplastics

Protecting EV motors more efficiently

Motors for electric vehicles are expected to benefit from Trelleborg’s thermoplastic composite rotor sleeve design, which advances materials and processes to produce a lightweight, energy-efficient component.

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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Teubert

Teubert highlights enhancements made to its continuous compression molding (CCM) system, including production scale-up, reducing required energy during production, live measurement of pressure distribution.  

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Curing

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Bondtech Corp.

Bondtech offers industry attendees an extensive selection of autoclaves, pressure vessel solutions and services.

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Greenerd designs, engineers new 2,500-ton compression molding press

Productive, reliable molding press features an optimized mold transfer system for improved ergonomic and safety dynamics for operators.  

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Aerospace

Trelleborg launches low-friction thermoplastic composite bearing

The HiMod Advanced Composite Bearing Plus is a dual-layer bearing with a low-friction PEEK liner that doubles as an impermeable sealing surface, in addition to 50% less sliding friction, increased wear performance.  

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