Videos

Roctool presents R-IDS induction-heated platens

Roctool aims to upgrade composites manufacturers with dynamic temperature management for thermocompression, thermoforming and vacuum molding processes.

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Automation

AES explores robot vs. gantry for large-format additive manufacturing

Additive Engineering Solutions, specialist at 3D printing very large parts and tools on gantry machines, now also uses a robot for large-format AM. Here is how the robot compares.

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Biomaterials

Okom wrks labs works with Autodesk for mycelium-based composite commercialization

Research Residency program will further refine material properties and manufacturing processes to support the startup’s efforts of providing high-performance, regenerative biocomposite solutions.

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Pressure Vessels

Composites reinvent energy

Celebrating National Composites Week 2024, CW looks at how composites are being used to provide the next generation of energy.

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Aska A5 prototype achieves tethered unmanned flight testing

Full-scale experimental aircraft continues to successfully progress through its flight testing regimen, to be followed by conventional flight and transitioning.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

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Wind/Energy

Kautex wins SPE Grand Innovation Award for thermoplastic composite battery enclosure with integrated cooling

Second award for Pentatonic Battery Enclosures touts innovative design, enabling two-phase cooling for safe temperatures, high charging rates.

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How are you celebrating National Composites Week?

The composites industry will be shining a light on the importance of composites this Aug. 26-30, 2024. Save the date, and help us promote how #CompositesReinventTheWorld.

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Aerospace

GKN delivers composite wing, booms for Supernal eVTOL

Key deliveries include the complete composite wing assembly in June and booms anticipated by end of July, in anticipation of upcoming flights and 2028 commercial service.

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Molds/Tools

Corebon induction heating

This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

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Design & Tooling

Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts

Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

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Thermoplastics

CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints

Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.

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