All-composite white cane improves mobility for visually impaired
By: Hannah Mason
The light weight, ergonomics and stiffness provided by the carbon fiber composite design enable a safer, easier to handle mobility solution.
#medical #application
What a difference a year makes
By: Jeff Sloan
If 2020 was bad, then 2021 can only be better. CW Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan discusses the promising and not-so-promising industry trends leading up to 2021.
#editorial
VeeloHEAT Caul enables in-situ hot debulking capabilities
By: Grace Nehls
Built on existing debulk bagging procedures, Veelo Technologies’ debulking solution can take place at the tool during layup, reducing costs and improving throughput.
#layup #outofautoclave
Composites activity expands for third straight month
By: Michael Guckes
Production may struggle under slowing new orders and supply chain challenges.
#economics
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
By: Ginger Gardiner
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
#insidemanufacturing #frprebar #infrastructure
FTIR Plastic Analysis System facilitates highly accurate substance qualification
By: Grace Nehls
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments’ system can determine the state of deterioration when analyzing foreign substances, contaminants and microplastics.
What is the role of composites in electric vehicles?
By: Dale Brosius
Governments and automakers are sending clear signals that electric vehicles are the future. Lightweighting EVs with composites seems obvious, but Dale Brosius says there are more opportunities not to be missed.
#electricvehicles #perspectives-and-provocations
Flexible carbon fiber plates enable high-performance footwear
By: Hannah Mason
Carbitex’s flexible carbon fiber/thermoplastic composite plates use creative engineering to eliminate design compromises in athletic footwear.
#workinprogress
Bespoke process produces composite brake pedal every minute
By: Peggy Malnati
Three composite materials are used to create structural composite member that meets demanding mechanical requirements.
#workinprogress #automation #layup
Molecular Plasma Group introduces automated technology for adhesion promotion
By: Hannah Mason
MolecularGRIP combines atmospheric plasma treatment with adhesion promoter chemistry for automated, environmentally-friendly adhesion promotion on material surfaces.
#adhesives
Thermoplastic composite structure replaces metals on safety-critical brake pedals
By: Peggy Malnati
First all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group are lighter, stiffer, stronger and offer improved driving haptics.
#focusondesign #composites4_0
Multilayer thermoplastic tapes, AFP and resin infusion for more democratic composites
By: Ginger Gardiner
Novotech advances new materials and more affordable automated processes for small aircraft and beyond
#outofautoclave #pei #peek
