Videos

Molds/Tools

Converting from hand layup to open mold spray-up process

In this Digital Demo, Sam Cruz, MVP's Senior Product Manager, talks about how to convert from hand lay-up process to spraying fiberglass and offers an overview of the benefits. (Sponsored)

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Gardner Business Media Opens Registration for Plastics Technology Expo 2022

The inaugural PTXPO event will take place March 29-31, 2022, connecting North America’s plastics processors in Chicago.

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Sustainability

Fraunhofer IPT develops thermoplastic composites in hydrogen storage, engine blades and more

Active in laser-assisted tape winding and in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites since 1988, the IPT in Aachen, Germany continues to push new materials, applications and Composites 4.0 digital processing.

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Defense

Nexam Chemical, the NCC develop solution for manufacturing high-temperature composites

Nexam Chemical’s Neximid high-temperature resin system can operate at temperatures up to 400°C, expanding the boundaries of composites into more demanding applications that weren’t previously possible.  

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Wind/Energy

ACS-A to develop composite prototypes, processes for MoorPower wave energy project

The two-year, Australia-based demonstrator project aims to use wave energy conversion technology to decarbonize offshore aquaculture operations.

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Trends

In-situ composites sensors for increased production rates, smart processes and life cycle monitoring

Com&Sens FBG sensors are embedded into pressure vessels, rudders and bridges, with new edge and surface connection technology, aimed at cost-effective serial production and monitoring of composite structures.

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The Native Labs launches new Composite Materials course

Online, self-paced course takes users through three blocks — materials, processes and design — to provide a comprehensive understanding of how to work with composites.

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Aerospace

Clean Sky 2 FUSINBUL project develops full-scale, carbon fiber pressure bulkheads

Two 3.5-meter pressure bulkhead demonstrators incorporate advanced layup techniques with the goal of increasing serial production capabilities for fuselage manufacture for regional aircraft.

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Carbon Fibers

Raise3D launches fused filament fabrication 3D printer aimed at small-batch production

The large-format RFM500 fabricates carbon fiber-reinforced end-use parts with industrial-grade precision and repeatability.

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Digital Demos

Composite tooling as an enabler for next generation adoption of composite materials

Toray Advanced Composites, with new product innovation, is enabling the high performance engineering industries of the future to achieve more efficient, greener designs. (Sponsored)

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Swoop Aero strengthens partnership with Quickstep Holdings

Next-generation urban aircraft developer expects to scale up its manufacturing capabilities into 2022, which includes the development of composite parts.

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Aerospace

Airbus foresees demand for 39,000 new passenger, freighter aircraft by 2040

Retirement of older aircraft to accelerate demand will be progressively driven by replacement, supporting the industry’s decarbonization objectives.

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