Design & Tooling
Roctool runs live Thermal Fusion molding demonstrations
JEC World 2026: Roctool, alongside partner Compose Mfg., is presenting an novel tooling process for the in-mold consolidation and assembly of TPC components with serial production potential.
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Plyable exhibition underpins extensive tooling, parts consultancy expertise
JEC World 2026: The team’s custom-built SaaS platform, vetted team and design challenge experience ensures a rapid and streamlined end-to-end design manufacturing process.
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Kaneka BMI material attains >25% lead time, >20% tool cost reductions in Janicki evaluations
Process evaluations find that novel BMI polymer chemistry addresses longstanding manufacturing challenges of BMI tooling prepregs while maintaining high temperature performance and durability.
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Made Smarter funding supports AFD Systems digital enhancements for expertise growth
3D scanning metrology systems, amongst other ongoing investments, help enhance AFD’s support polymer and composites aerospace engineering, enter new markets and scale operations with a growing skilled workforce.
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Cannon Group R&D improves precise composite mold temperature control
With an approach based on the intrinsic properties of composite materials, the resulting Nexus system saves 70% energy compared to standard heating practices and heat ramp-up time reduced by 80%.
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Instron demonstrate impact, fatigue and static testing systems
JEC World 2026: Live composites demonstrations and a tour of WaveMatrix3 testing software gives attendees real-time visibility to Instron’s testing environment.
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Sentherm conductive polymers match aluminum thermal performance, cut weight
Tailored filler networks, anisotropic material design and manufacturing process control achieve hybrid polymers for EVs, batteries and other automotive-related electronics with 95% of aluminum’s thermal performance and 25-45% reduced component weight.
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Fibreglass Victoria hits milestone in automotive mold project
SNAPSHOT: Australian custom molder unveils successful fiberglass composite mold sections for a Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing replica, emphasizing its precision and quality in composite builds.
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FiniteNow introduces Instant-Quoting tool for more accessible, transparent simulation services
Compared to traditionally slow and inflexible simulation consulting, FiniteNow’s platform combines expert execution and a vetted network to deliver rapid, transparent access to simulations for engineering teams.
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Touchstone Advanced Composites acquires Sawyer Composite
Combined composite tooling and parts manufacturing expertise enhances comprehensive delivery to aerospace, defense customers.
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