Thermoplastics
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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Qarbon Aerospace launches composite aircraft icing protection system
The thermoplastic composite Helios system will be distributed by AIR Group for use on the leading edges of turboprop aircraft wings and other components.
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CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility
Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.
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Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket
Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.
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Avient launches moisture-resistant nylon long fiber thermoplastic composite
Nylon 6 and 6/6-based ComplÄ“t composite effectively prolongs the effectiveness of a part’s structural capabilities in humid environments and features a smooth surface appearance.
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Mafic USA expects to double U.S. basalt fiber production capacity
Company recently completed its first year of operations in Shelby, North Carolina, and plans for a continued increase in basalt fiber adoption and growth.
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9T Labs assesses AM for medical, aerospace applications
9T Labs conducts two studies to assess the viability of its Red Series additive manufacturing system to manufacture a carbon fiber/PEKK aerospace hinge and a surgical tool.
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Orbital continues to progress toward commercialization
Orbital Composites is pursuing a variety of collaborative projects to apply its Orbital S robotic additive manufacturing system.
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STUNNING project successfully develops 8.5-meter thermoplastic fuselage skin
Clean Sky 2 project under the MFFD program produces two segments of an 8.5-meter-long, 4-meter-diameter thermoplastic fuselage skin via NLR’s in-house AFP machine, with consolidation plans this summer.
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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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