Article Published: 3/18/2013
NCSIMUL Machine 9 NC simulation module, which is designed to be the cornerstone of SPRING Technologies’ “NC Experience” strategy, integrates the creation of cutting tool libraries, optimization of cutting conditions, and simulation and optimization ...
Virtual testing of composites: Beyond make & breakArticle Published: 11/1/2012
Software-based micromechanical modeling and analysis methods promise faster and more cost-effective aircraft development and testing programs.
PLM software streamlines robotic cell developmentArticle Published: 11/1/2011
FASTCURVE and FASTTIP, part of FASTSUITE from CENIT (Stuttgart, Germany), have been used successfully by Hyde Group Holdings Ltd. (Cheshire, U.K.) to optimize composite wing manufacturing.
Software speeds tape layer production, optimizes precisionArticle Published: 9/1/2011
the Siemens Aerospace Center of Excellence's (Elk Grove Village, Ill.) developed the Siemens SINUMERIK 840D CNC system speeds production on a large ATL machine at the former Boeing Wichita plant (now Spirit AeroSystems) in Wichita, Kan.
Software eases design/build for exotic exercise bikeArticle Published: 5/2/2011
The Lamiflex Group (Bergamo, Italy) helps Milan, Italy-based design house Luca Schieppati develop the Ciclotte, a striking luxury exercise bicycle made with carbon fiber composites.
Water tree: Single complex mold shapes unique composite sculptureArticle Published: 4/1/2011
To fabricate a complex design for a lighted sculpture, sculptor Lawrence Argent taps the talents of composites specialists Kreysler and Assoc. (American Canyon, Calif.).
Life Cycle Assessment: Are composites "green"?Article Published: 11/30/2010
Methods for calculating the impact composites have on the environment enable data-driven comparisons to traditional materials on a level playing field.
Deepsea submersible incorporates composite pressure capsuleArticle Published: 8/31/2010
Spencer Composites Corp. (Sacramento, Calif.) fabricates the inner carbon/epoxy composite pressure capsule for a submersible deepsea vessel the late Steve Fossett was to take to the depths of the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench.
Integrated software: Streamlined hull & tool designArticle Published: 3/31/2010
Although its reputation was solid, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) builder Planatech (Athens, Greece) recently sought ways to design new composite products and their corresponding tool sets faster, without compromising quality.
AFP/ATL design-to-manufacture: Bridging the gapArticle Published: 4/21/2009
Managing production of a structure made via fiber or tape placement often requires software-aided manipulation of the subtle differences between that which is designed and that which can be manufactured.
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