Infinite Material Solutions presents water-soluble support material for 3D-printing capabilities
By: Grace Nehls
AquaSys 180 is compatible with high-temperature thermoplastics and holds an advantage for the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing process.
#pei #peek
Modernizing the mechanical rotor sail
By: Hannah Mason
Composites are key for Norsepower’s award-winning redesign of a century-old rotor sail for reducing carbon emissions on passenger and cargo ships.
#focusondesign
Altair Inspire Mold simulates injection molding process to optimize manufacturability
By: Grace Nehls
Inspire Mold can evaluate manufacturability of new components at the outset of development, complete design iterations faster, reduce cost and other optimization features.
Hybrid, large-format additive tooling: Lighter, faster, less costly molds for big parts
By: Peggy Malnati
Additively manufactured cores, CFRP face skins produce large tools for prototype, low-volume aerostructure parts.
#workinprogress #pei #iacmi
Automated Composites Knowledge Center
By: Katelyn Arnold
Here, in the Automated Composites Knowledge Center, CGTech brings you vital information about all things automated composites.
Cloudy skies ahead for composites
By: Dale Brosius
In light of the uncertainty the composites industry faces, business travel, the supply chain and the inability to develop next-generation leaders are concerns to watch for leading into 2021.
#perspectives-and-provocations
Composites activity expansion quickens in October
By: Michael Guckes
Seasonal shipping rush sends supplier delivery reading higher, marking the first time since mid-2019 that the Index reported two consecutive months of expanding business activity.
#economics
Composites meet precision, weight goals for complex facade design
By: Hannah Mason
Brazilian fabricator Gatron manufactured 3,000 square meters of curved composite frames to support a 33-floor residential building.
#application
Next-generation aerospace mold release application
By: Jeff Sloan
Chem-Trend reviews three application techniques and strategies for its Zyvax® 1070W aerospace mold release system.
Italian student design team uses composites to improve automotive performance
By: Hannah Mason
Politecnico di Milano’s Formula SAE team worked with Exel Composites to transition to lighter, better-performing composite vehicle components.
#application
Q&A with Ethan Escowitz, CEO, Arris Composites
By: Jeff Sloan
Ethan Escowitz visits with CW Talks to discuss Arris Composites’ Additive Molding process.
#trends
Altair database center offers comprehensive material information
By: Grace Nehls
The Altair Material Database Center contain thousands of high-quality materials including polymers, metals and composites, directly connected to Altair’s and other major solvers.