Bonding/Welding

Bonding/Welding 4 Jan 2022

Patent-pending welder rapidly melts thermoplastics

The FlatJet Welder, designed for thermoplastic components of all sizes, blasts a thin, directed jet of uniform, high-temperature air/gas for a fast, full-surface melt.

Consumer 31 Dec 2021

Ruckus Composites launches composite bicycle science program, identifies upcoming research

The program, which has currently analyzed the carbon fiber frame repair footprint, ultrasonic testing and surface preparation, will extensively study sustainability, design, maintenance and repair.

Plant Tours 29 Dec 2021

Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy

A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.

Aerospace 2 Dec 2021

FACC emphasizes fast-cure prepregs, thermoplastics, bio-based composites for next-gen aerostructure sustainability

The Tier One’s Sept. 2021 BEyond magazine highlights its investments in new factories, materials and technologies for the next generation of cost-effective, sustainable composites for aviation.

Aerospace 1 Nov 2021

Designing for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures

The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.

Aerospace 26 Oct 2021

SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites

Collaborative R&D center at TU Delft develops sensor- and robot-based automation for Composites 4.0 manufacturing, including STUNNING project for welded assembly of a thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator.

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Repair 12 Oct 2021

Middle River Aerostructure Systems expands MRO capabilities for jet engine nacelles

A dedicated, 60,000-square-foot MRO workshop will accommodate the processing of large nacelles and thrust reversers, including complex composite and metallic repairs, and bonding.

Adhesives 1 Oct 2021

3M announces its enhanced 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio

New offerings include low odor, enhanced performance, high elongation and nylon bonding capabilities.

Recycling 1 Oct 2021

RECONTRAS project validates use of microwaves and laser welding to obtain recyclable composites

Reseachers obtained a reduction in costs and energy consumption through the manufacture of three composite prototypes and confirm the feasibility of recycling and processing the resulting material.