Videos
Going discontinuous, for continuous improvement
The HiPerDiF (High Performance Discontinuous Fibre) project is exploring an alternate way of producing high-performance carbon fiber composites: start with discontinuous, rather than continuous fibers.
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AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn
AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology.
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Samson unveils flying car's transforming tail
The carbon fiber vehicle, with its swinging wings and folding tail, can reportedly reconfigure under its own power within a couple of minutes.
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Making better composite bikes in Arkansas
Bicycle manufacturer HIA Velo (Little Rock, AR, US), maker of carbon fiber bikes, is using a combination of composite materials to make their products more durable.
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Future automotive is collaborative, digital and smart using composites
According to Swedish startup Uniti, “The era of heavy, costly and unsustainable is coming to an end.”
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Developing next-generation composites talent
The M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California has steadily grown to become one of the industry’s educational and R&D stalwarts.
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Lightweight at sea — get on board
Using composites to lightweight ships is gaining momentum. Several groups are available for materials and technology suppliers to join and help develop cost-effective solutions.
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P2T process positioned for recycling
British company Prodrive Composites (Milton Keynes, UK) recently issued a press release about a process, called P2T (Primary to Tertiary), for manufacturing recyclable composite components that can satisfy future end-of-life requirements without any compromise in performance.
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University of MI Solar Car
The project was sponsored by Teijin, which supplied carbon fiber and aramid materials for the vehicle.
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Aurora reveals Odysseus solar-powered UAV
Powered only by the sun, Odysseus is an ultra-long endurance, high-altitude platform that utilizes advanced solar cells and lightweight materials including a carbon fiber frame.
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Cincinnati Inc.'s 3D printed trim tool for the 777X wing tip
Cincinnati Inc. explains the process for creating and their record-holding additively manufactured tool.
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Video: Manufacturing the Future With Composites
CAMX 2018 showcased a video giving attendees a glimpse of the future through the eyes of the composites industry and illustrating the way advanced materials are being used to improve our lives.
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