Processes
Spirit AeroSystems Europe delivers first set of A320 Family RTM spoilers
Redesigned spoilers developed via a highly automated advanced manufacturing, out-of-autoclave (OOA) process pioneered by Spirit.
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Massivit 3D opens Americas Experience Center
The Atlanta-based facility will showcase Massivit 3D’s large-scale 3D printers, including the Massivit 10000 for composite materials tooling, live demos and will serve the North America and Latin America regions.
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Composite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
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Thermwood releases “A Manager's Guide to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing"
Written by Thermwood founder, chairman and CEO Ken Susnjara, the 315-page book covers the basics behind new large-scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) technology.
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Lohmann expands reactive chemistry adhesives line
Lohmann Corp. & Subsidiaries launches UV-LUX, a UV light-activated adhesive that changes changes colors as it adheres and cures, indication chemical progression.
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Industrial-scale wave energy system enabled by mobile filament winding
Sweden-based CorPower Ocean designed its 9-meter-long, filament-wound GFRP buoy prototype for high-efficiency, durable wave energy generation and fast, on-site manufacture.
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Clean Sky 2 FRAMES project advances heating simulation of thermoplastic composite AFP with xenon flashlamp
Heraeus Noblelight and Compositadour develop heating simulation to optimize process temperatures during automated fiber placement of composite aerostructures.
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Additive Manufacturing Conference + Expo announces first wave of speakers
AM technology suppliers and leading AM users anchor the October program.
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Using machine learning to accelerate composites processing simulation
A speed gain of 1,000 to 10,000 times greater than traditional FE models has been achieved using machine learning models, enabling near real-time simulation for large composite components.
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Cabin Management Systems leverages Markforged carbon fiber 3D printers for FAA-compliant end-use parts
Cabin Management Solutions (CMS) incorporates the Markforged X7 printer and Onyx FR material for high-quality, rapid parts production for cabin management maintenance, upgrades and replacements for luxury aircraft.
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