Processes
Novel processes for hybrid thermoset-thermoplastic pultruded parts
CFRP pultrusion and pullwinding specialist Epsilon Composite combines thermoplastic overmolding with traditional thermoset processes, demonstrated through aircraft struts and industrial applications.
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Creative Composites Group introduces H-5 rated FRP bridge decking
High-strength pultruded SuperDeck Lite gives ambulances and maintenance vehicles access to trails, bridges, boardwalks and sidewalks
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U.S. DOE announces $30 million wind turbine materials, manufacturing funding opportunity
Funding opportunity seeks to increase cost efficiency of wind power generation through R&D projects for lightweight composite materials, streamlined 3D printing processes.
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Pultrusion: The basics
A primer describing what pultrusion is, its advantages and disadvantages, and typical applications.
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DLR completes MFFD upper shell skin layup
Eight-meter-long CFRTP fuselage skin was achieved via laser-heated in-situ consolidation, with stringers, frames and cleats to be welded.
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STUNNING project completes lower half of MFFD
Clean Sky project has delivered the 8 × 4 meter welded aerostructure component, aided by advanced thermoplastic composite technologies and smart robotics.
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Arkema, CNRS open France-based lab for UV-curable material exploration
Accelerated photopolymerization research to benefit adhesives, 3D printing, composites, electronics and coatings applications, among others.
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TNL Applied Composites Manufacturing course begins February 2023
Hybrid, seven-session class helps participants learn the tricks of different composites manufacturing technologies from wet layup to pultrusion.
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Novel 3D printing process achieves development of bio-based composite components
Modeling nature’s material processing techniques, research at DITF and Arburg has enabled the printing of cellulose continuous fibers reinforced with a cellulose matrix at ambient temperatures.
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Kent Pultrusion expands manufacturing facility to address the growing composite market
Doubled capacity increases the fabrication, machining and assembly capabilities for Kent’s servo motor-controlled ServoPul pultrusion lines.
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