Workforce Development

Episode 9: Joseph Choma, Clemson University

Joseph Choma, assistant professor of architecture at Clemson University, discusses his work with developing foldable composite materials for use in architectural structures.

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Wind/Energy

Five more exciting months in composites for 2017

As I write this column, we in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing the “dog days of summer,” that period from early July until late August when outdoor temperatures and humidity are the highest, and, it seems, business activity is at its lowest.

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Carbon Fibers

Aviation’s big US show: Oshkosh 2017 highlights

The 2017 edition of the Experimental Aircraft Assn.’s (EAA) AirVenture airshow event, held in Oshkosh, WI, US, from July 24 – 30, was another blockbuster.

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Automotive

Automated Preforming, Part 4: Drapability Testing

Textechno discusses how this test works, the new German test standard and its benefits for composites

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Braiding

Headed to CAMX 2017? Here's some of what you will find

CAMX 2017 is coming up, Sept. 11-14 in Orlando, FL, US. If you are headed to the show, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ has gathered technology and product previews from several exhibitors to help you understand what you can expect to find at the event.

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Lightweighting speed into CNC machining

Drawing on a long history in composites manufacturing and CNC machining, this innovator turns to carbon fiber composites to reduce gantry component weight and increase shaping efficiency.

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CAMX and ACMA awards finalists announced

The finalists for the CAMX awards and ACMA’s ACE awards, to be bestowed at the upcoming CAMX event in Orlando, FL, US, have been announced. 

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Carbon Fibers

Automated cutter enhances bicycle production

Precision and reliability keyed startup’s success. 

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Out of Autoclave

CAMX 2017 show preview

At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual. 

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IACMI

CRTC and IACMI to develop advanced carbon recycling equipment

Thanks to a new contract with IACMI, the CRTC will pioneer ways to automate processing of carbon prepreg scrap. This technology breakthrough is essential so recycled carbon fiber can be processed in high volumes, says CRTC.

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