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ITHEC 2024 keynotes feature Boeing, HiCAM and large-scale adoption of thermoplastics
Keynotes for the International Conference and Exhibition on Thermoplastic Composites on Oct. 9-10, 2024 include Randall Wilkerson’s update on the Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing project as well as Toray’s progress toward large-scale adoption.
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Alformet launches online thermoplastic composite tube designer
Professional design engineers to composite enthusiasts now have access to a web shop platform for creating and ordering standard or fully customized composite tubular products with ease.
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Base Materials introduces BE890 epoxy tooling board
Base Materials introduces a high-performance, toughened epoxy tooling board designed for thermoforming and vacuum forming processes, direct-to-part applications and more.
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FACC researches second life use of aerospace thermoplastics
The COMPASS project is a collaboration with 13 European partners, in which FACC is researching the re-manufacturing of thermoplastic materials to produce high-quality second-life components.
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Greene Tweed features thermoplastic composite aerospace brackets
Greene Tweed introduces Xycomp DLF aerospace brackets as high-performance, recyclable alternatives to metallic materials.
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Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core
Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.
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Formosa Plastics, TTRI collaborate to create rCF thermoplastics
Novel rCF-reinforced polycarbonate can be formed into complex shapes and recycled at its end of life.
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Re:Build launches line of thermoplastic composite slitting, ply stacking equipment
TPX line of tape slitters and off-axis, continuous roll ply stacking equipment is customizable to bring thermoplastics part production up to scale.
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Nanocomposite studies show potential for enhancing resin properties
CAMX 2024: Nanopoxy and Nione are presenting a session describing tests and results of incorporating niobium nanoparticles into epoxy resins.
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Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain
Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.
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