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Covestro steps up investments in thermoplastic composites
The company introduces a new R&D tape line and hybrid injection molding machines for new fiber and resin combinations.
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Highlights: Composites Convention 2019
Highlights from the Composites Convention 2019, June 12-13, in Stade, Germany, organized by CFK Valley e.V. and Carbon Composites e.V, and the German Aerospace Center’s 5th Colloquium on Production Technology, on May 15, in Augsburg.
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Addcomposites introduces plug & play AFP/ATL for cost-effective composites manufacturing
New AFP-XS turns any robotic arm into an automated composites manufacturing system.
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Magnetic 3D printing the next generation of tailored composites
Fortify uses magnetic fields and digital light processing to produce tailored microstructures for high-resolution, 3D printed composite parts — and enables the next generation of multiscale, multifunctional composite metamaterials.
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Filament wound utility poles offer design flexibility
In Turkey, a utility pole manufacturer combines filament winding, automation, glass and carbon fiber composites to expand its product line.
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NASA funds Made In Space project to 3D print spacecraft components in orbit
Made In Space’s Archinaut One spacecraft will demonstrate the ability to manufacture and assemble spacecraft components in low-Earth orbit.
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Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools
Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.
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Episode 26: Achim Fischereder, Hexcel
Achim Fischereder, director of sales and marketing for the automotive business segment at Hexcel, discusses the state of composites in cars and trucks today and the outlook for the future.
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GKN Fokker to advise design, manufacture of PAL-V flying cars
The PAL-V Liberty features a composite body and rotor.
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Lightyear One prototype solar car uses carbon fiber to help meet 725-km range
2021 production to be followed by future models for autonomous, fleet and lower-cost/higher-volume markets.
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Virgin Hyperloop One presents technology to U.S. Congress
Virgin Hyperloop One working to grow roster of state and federal partners who support certification and regulatory investment in hyperloop.
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Volvo's autonomous Vera transport vehicle uses composites
Cabless, fully electric development vehicle heralds future for short-distance autonomous transport.
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