Processes
Continuous fiber-reinforced, 3D printed houses on the horizon
3D-printed modular building manufacturer Mighty Buildings moves toward certification of higher-strength, more sustainable glass fiber-reinforced housing panels.
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Q&A: Importance of reliability in large-scale additive manufacturing
Thermwood Corp. CEO Ken Susnjara shares an LSAM supplier’s perspective on enabling reliable, continuous manufacturing performance.
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Markforged next-generation fiber-reinforced 3D printer
Markforged will debut its newest continuous fiber-capable 3D printer, the FX20, at Formnext in November 2021.
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McNAIR Aerospace Center installs Heraeus Noblelight humm3 technology
Composites heating technology will comprise of a fully integrated system with a plug-and-play head module to further extend AFP and cylinder production capabilities.
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Teton Simulation joins Stratasys GrabCAD Software Partner Program
Teton’s SmartSlice software for plastics and polymers will be integrated with GrabCAD DFAM Software Development Kit for improved print parameter validation and optimization.
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Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors
FST-certified Loctite EA 9365FST reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies
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Speeding RTM with heat-flux sensors
Clean Sky 2 INNOTOOL 4.0 project advances cure monitoring for larger and less costly lightweight landing gear made using composites.
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Rocket engine thrust frame proves a strong candidate for composites conversion
The engine thrust frame of a space launch vehicle, located at the bottom of a rocket stage, joining fuel tanks to engines, must deliver strength and stiffness across a range of temperatures — cost-effectively.
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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
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Composites Integration expands Metyx partnership, appoints as U.S. distributor
Strengthened partnership expands RTM, infusion and technical textile offerings to U.S. markets.
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