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Episode 38: Alan Hiken, Kane Robotics
Alan Hiken, COO of Kane Robotics, talks about historic, current and future composites use in aircraft fuselage structures and the role of automation in next-gen manufacturing environments.
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Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability
Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.
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Z-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale
Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
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Episode 37: Ian Wilson, DASIS
Ian Wilson, CEO of Develop and Supply In-Sync (DASIS), talks about his history as a CNC specialist for Formula One and his introduction to composites manufacturing.
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Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
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Zero-emissions cargo ship to be powered by hydrogen and wind
The ship, to be developed by Norwegian partners along with rotor sail developer Norsepower, is expected to enter service in 2024.
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Impossible Objects, Ricoh 3D partner to produce high-strength 3D-printed composite parts
New material options for industrial customers across Europe to remove barriers to printing parts for drones, aircraft, automobiles, athletic gear and more.
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Airlander 10: The future of zero-carbon aviation
Lighter-than-air flight is making a comeback with Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander airliner and it’s taking composites and sustainability to the next level.
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Composites for structural batteries
Researchers in Sweden find carbon fiber composites can be used for creating structural batteries that could help minimize mass in EVs and consumer electronics.
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Toray announces new AMS specification for CMA 3900 prepreg system
New family of structural prepregs are now available with an extensive public allowable design database.
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