Processes
Solution-based digital composites fabrication
MIT evolves liquid biomaterials into a new approach for sustainable engineered composite structures.
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Dieffenbacher automates SMC lines for enhanced productivity and efficiency
Quick-change cutting system reduces changeover times to six to seven minutes, and ensures maximum reproducibility, even with the complex geometries.
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Reducing the cost of continuous fiber 3D printing materials
DLR has developed a novel approach to produce thermoplastic impregnated fibers for lower cost versus current slit-tape materials.
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Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures
Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.
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Bostik launches new offerings in high-performance specialty hot melt pellet, powder, web and film adhesives
With acquisition of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik aims to emphasize sustainability as one-stop solutions provider for global thermobonding market.
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Cevotec fiber patch placement improves storage efficiency of composite tanks
Cevotec’s solution is to apply carbon fiber patches to the dome areas of Type IV pressure vessels, which reportedly yields 15% in material, weight and cost savings.
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Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures
ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.
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Leuco PCD cutting tools enable high surface quality with long tool life
Leuco’s pure diamond milling, drilling and cutting tools achieve surface and durability requirements for CFRP automotive and aerospace components.
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Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs
Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.
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Virgin Orbit automates composites machining processes for LauncherOne rockets
Part of the company’s larger strategy for reducing cycle times and labor costs on its composite-intensive rockets, a customized machine center from Multiax America solves composite machining challenges.
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