Processes
A digital twin to validate SMC performance in suspension structures
High-fidelity, anisotropic behavior material card, integrated with process simulation, structural FEA and validated with CT and physical tests enables optimization proven in award-winning SMC suspension knuckle.
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Low-void, large-scale, high-volume 3D-printed composites
Among its many composites-related projects, Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently installed its first AMCM test cell, combining extrusion with compression molding for fast, low-void, low-porosity thermoplastic composite parts.
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Plataine HoneycombOptimizer tackles three-axis honeycomb cutting operations
Dynamic, efficient optimization software features a nesting algorithm for intuitive work order processing, optimal cut plans and up to 10% material savings.
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Anisoprint partners with Jacobs University, SIT to establish composite 3D printing ecosystem
On-campus continuous fiber 3D printing based in Bremen, Germany, fosters research, education and technology transfer through materials development, process and design method improvement.
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Desktop Metal introduces FreeFoam photopolymer resins
New family of products are able to produce durable and dimensionally accurate closed-cell, complex-designed foam parts without tooling via digital light processing.
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CorPower Ocean delivers first commercial-scale composite WEC hull
Custom-built, environmentally controled workcell forms integral part of composite hull construction, will lead to future manufacturing scaleup and mobility.
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CFRTP enables better, greener smartphones
Carbon Mobile’s “monocoque” design eliminates separate case, cover and frame, better protects electronics and simplifies disassembly.
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Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding
Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.
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HORYZN emergency UAV harnesses CFRP tooling from Voith Composites
Voith Composites collaborated with HORYZN, a student initiative that leverages CFRP tooling and composites know-how for its Mission Pulse UAV project.
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Price, performance, protection: EV battery enclosures, Part 1
Composite technologies are growing in use as suppliers continue efforts to meet more demanding requirements for EV battery enclosures.
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