Videos

NDT

Robotic computed tomography – removing NDT barriers for composites

Radalytica uses collaborative robots, ultra-sensitive X-ray photon detectors and the ability to combine CT with ultrasound, surface profiling and other inspection methods to optimize composites part quality, production and reduce cost.

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Construction

Composites opportunities in a growing infrastructure market: CW Trending episode 2

This episode of CW Trending, sponsored by Composites One, takes a look at the opportunities for expanded use of composites in infrastructure applications.

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Wind/Energy

OTOMcomposite develops software for Composites 4.0 production using laser-assisted tape placement and winding

Optical thermal optimization model (OTOM) software enables inline monitoring and control for improved part quality and reduced production time and cost of in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composites and Type IV pressure vessels.

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Wind/Energy

CalTestBed voucher advances R&D efforts for Helicoid Industries leading edge protection technology

In partnership with the University of California, Irvine and New Energy Nexus’ CalTestBed Initiative, Helicoid Industries is to test and de-risk Helicoid leading edge protection technology solution for lighter, highly efficient and durable composite wind blades.

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CRP Technology celebrates 25 years of 3D printing advancements

Founded in the late 1990s, CRP Technology continues to strive for bold innovation and strong contributions through the evolution of its Windform materials and high-performance electric vehicles. 

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CW Trending: composites opportunities in a growing infrastructure market

Learn from Editor-In-Chief, Jeff Sloan and guests Joe Fox and Gareth Williams about the trends they are seeing in the democratization of composites.

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Leveraging large-format AM fuels aerospace flexibility

Ascent Aerospace is known for producing high-quality metallic molds and tools for large aerostructures. Investment in large-format AM has expanded the company’s capabilities.

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Consumer

NTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin

Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.

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Carbon Fibers

EHang commences Yunfu production facility operations

The retrofitted autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) production facility, which includes a carbon fiber composite materials processing area, is to scale up company production capabilities and cover approximately 24,000 square meters.

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Wind/Energy

DLR ZLP demonstrates new method for thermoplastic composite hydrogen fuel tank

AFP uses xenon lamp heating and inline QA to achieve innovative design which also uses ultrasonic welding.

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CW Trending: democratization of composites

Learn from CW Editors about the trends they are seeing in the democratization of composites.

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Aerospace

More Affordable Small Aircraft Manufacturing project in Clean Sky 2 replaces metal nacelle with composites

SAT-AM project composite nacelle reduced component weight by at least 10%, reduced the number of elements by more than 35%, resulted in a more uniform structure and reached TRL 6.

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