Thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber
By: Peggy Malnati
IACMI project trials inline production of thermoplastic tapes reinforced with textile-based PAN carbon fiber.
#precursor #polyacrylonitrile #workinprogress
HP-RTM as a means to reduce hydrogen tank packaging space and cost
By: Ginger Gardiner
BBG Gmbh & Co. KG has developed molds for producers of type IV CFRP tanks, integrating automation and sensors for faster, cheaper production of adjustable-length hydrogen storage cylinders.
#electricvehicles #hydrogen #braiding
Mass-Vac vacuum pump inlet trap protects extruder vent lines and pumps
By: Grace Nehls
Suitable for all plastic extruders, the MV Multi-Trap Vacuum Inlet Trap combines a full knockdown baffle with multiple stainless steel gauze filters to capture all volatile byproducts.
Invar, wire additive manufacturing expand aerocomposite tooling options
By: Peggy Malnati
Invar facesheets and backing structures are candidates for large-format 3D printing to more quickly and efficiently produce aerostructures tooling.
#workinprogress #boeing
Aerospace: R&D investment now is critical to post-pandemic growth
By: Dale Brosius
While reduced R&D investments may be a natural response to the pandemic’s swift and brutal impact to commercial aviation, ramping up innovation is more imperative for the long-term.
#perspectives-and-provocations
Hydroelectric turbine blade design propelled by composites
By: Hannah Mason
Glass fiber composites power the development of a modular, spiral-shaped hydroelectric micro turbine blade for low-cost, high-efficiency renewable energy generation.
#focusondesign #sustainability
Exact Metrology Raytech Measuring Tables meets standard machine needs
By: Grace Nehls
Shop floor dimensional measuring machines are offered as a single- or three-axis table for cutting, bending, punching, waterjet cutting, laser cutting, drilling or tapping.
Supply chain challenges persist into the new year
By: Michael Guckes
Quickening expansion in new orders and production activity was counterbalanced by worsening contraction in export activity for the January Composites Index.
#economics
Axiom Materials CerFace AX-8810 surface film improves outer finish of CMC components
By: Grace Nehls
Surface film protects exposed fibers and minimizes surface roughness of CMC components for operating temperatures of up to 1,093ºC.
#ceramicmatrixcomposites
Optris launches high-speed pyrometer CT 4M
By: Grace Nehls
High-speed pyrometer possesses a detection time of 90 µs, and is ideal for low-temperature measurements.
Keyland Polymer offers antimicrobial protection for its UV-cured powder coatings
By: Grace Nehls
UVMax Defender causes no observable or measurable change in surface properties while keeping surfaces and products safer.
Enhanced Digimat software offers improved composite 3D printing simulation capabilities
By: Grace Nehls
Manufacturers are able to analyze the production cost of polymer-based AM parts against conventional processes and validate composite microstructures via CT scanning.
#composites4_0
