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Multi-scale 3D CT imaging enables digital twinning, high-fidelity simulation of composite structures
Computed tomography (CT) provides highly accurate 3D analysis of internal microstructure, performance simulation of carbon fiber/PEEK satellite strut.
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Industrial equipment manufacturer expands global footprint, reaches into new markets
India-based CW Top Shops honoree EPP Composites reflects on a recently successful vertical filament winding application and new pultruded FRP rebar capabilities, as well as future opportunities.
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Repurposing wind blades as functional community art pieces
Ohio-based Canvus Inc. upcycles fiberglass wind blades, car tires and post-consumer plastics to create outdoor furniture that amplifies sustainability messages in community spaces.
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Fiberglass conduit manufacturer grows into new products, infrastructure applications
Texas-based Champion Fiberglass, a five-time CW Top Shops honoree, expands its success in the fiberglass composite conduit market into new applications and products, looking toward future automation and sustainability initiatives.
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Composites industry activity stayed steady in January
The GBI: Composites Fabricating contracted in January to about the same degree it did in December, representing a move in the right direction.
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Composites end markets: Industrial (2024)
The use of composites in industrial applications is increasing, driven by the need for higher performance and longer life, whether its parts for industrial machinery, EOAT components, corrosion-resistant equipment and more.
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Ballistic protection panels manufacturer relies on automation for high throughput, efficiency
Maine-based CW Top Shops honoree Compotech Inc. recently doubled its manufacturing space and team to produce modular composite panels for defense applications via light resin transfer molding (LRTM).
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Industrializing additive manufacturing in the defense/aerospace sector
GA-ASI demonstrates a path forward for the use of additive technologies for composite tooling, flight-qualified parts.
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Finnish boatbuilder balances history, innovation in fiberglass composites design
CW Top Shops honoree Sargo Oy shares its successes in upgrading operations from hand layup to infusion, employing low-waste manufacturing practices, research in large-format 3D printing for mold production and more.
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What’s new for 2024?
CompositesWorld discusses recent changes, upcoming events and strategies for the upcoming year.
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Bio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream
Projects use Duplicor prepreg panels with highest Euroclass B fire performance without fire retardants for reduced weight, CO2 footprint in sustainable yet affordable roofs, high-rise façades and modular housing.
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The next evolution in AFP
Automated fiber placement develops into more compact, flexible, modular and digitized systems with multi-material and process capabilities.
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