Braiding

Sustainability

AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn

AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology. 

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Out of Autoclave

AMRC adds 3D permeability measurement bench

The system is capable of measuring the permeability of a dry reinforcement, which is important for understanding how liquid resin will behave when injected in infusion and RTM processes. 

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Braiding

Basalt fiber gives prosthetics more “give”

Prosthetics and orthotics often take advantage of composite materials’ strength and durability. Basalt fiber has given manufacturer Coyote Design (Boise, ID, US) a performance edge.

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Automotive

Filament winding, reinvented

Robots and digital technology deliver speed plus larger, more complex parts, while generative 3D winding obviates mandrels and waste for automotive applications.

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Pultrusion

CAMX 2018: Exhibit previews

If you are headed to CAMX 2018 Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, TX, you can catch a glimpse of some of the products and technologies you are likely to find on the exhibit hall floor. 

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Out of Autoclave

CG Rail unveils world's first CFRP rail vehicle

The car body consists of 70 percent carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is 30 percent lighter than a conventional aluminum construction.

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Weaving

CAMX 2018 preview: A&P Technology

A&P Technology (Cincinnati, OH, US) is exhibiting engineered braided fabrics designed to enable cost savings. 

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The International 14: High-tech but still accessible

Naval architect Paul Bieker and Henderson Boat Co. team take this venerable marine racing class to a more affordable performance/cost combination.

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Aerospace

AMRC installing UK's largest radial braider

The new radial triaxial braider will support the development of complex lightweight preforms for automotive, aerospace and other weight sensitive industries.

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Weaving

Cygnet Texkimp and University of Manchester develop 3D winding technology

The machine is based on a 9-Axis robotic winding concept and winds carbon fiber into lightweight parts for automotive and aerospace markets.

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industrial CNC routers
SikaBlock® M974
Thermwood Corp.
release agents, purging compounds, process chemical specialties
sustainable carbon fiber composites​
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut
hybrid additives
Kennametal Composite Material Tooling Solutions
re-engineered the ORPC foil and strut