Thermoplastics
Hexcel applies additive manufacturing to unmanned aerial vehicle systems
Hexcel’s HexAM process produces stiff, lightweight and complex components that are often too expensive or impossible to produce.
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Lehvoss NA, Forward Engineering NA collaborate on 3D printing
The collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products.
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Roth Composite Machinery becomes AZL partner for winding technology study
Roth Composites Machinery will support the joint study to evaluate potential composite technologies for composite pressure tanks.
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.
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TPRC investigates AFP in-situ consolidation alternative
The two-step process involves deposition of thermoplastic prepreg via AFP, followed by vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Research has already been completed in the qualitative stage.
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Fibre Extrusion Technology FET-100 series reaches $20 million in sales
The multi-functional melt spinning system facilitates the development of precursor synthetic textile materials, as well as biodegradable composite materials.
Read MoreCAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Hexcel
Hexcel is showcasing its resins, thermoplastic UD tapes, epoxy prepregs and additive manufacturing technology.
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CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: DH Sutherland
DH Sutherland is introducing technologies for chemical application and the manufacture of protective armor.
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Recycled thermoplastic composite rotorcraft access panel takes flight
Designed as part of the TPC-Cycle program, the flight-tested panel demonstrates a lighter, cost-effective, sustainable thermoplastic composite application.
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Leonardo and CETMA: disrupting composites for lower cost and environmental impact
Italian OEM and tier supplier Leonardo works with CETMA R&D to develop new composite materials, machines and processes, including induction welding for in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites.
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