Design & Tooling
Filton Systems Engineering is acquired by Element Materials Technology
Distinguished by its aerospace engineering and testing services, including work with composite hydrogen tanks, FSE increases Element’s digital engineering and aerospace capabilities.
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Numerical tool with mean stress correction demonstrated for fatigue life estimation of thermoplastic composites
To aid design of fatigue-resistant structures, Econ Engineering has developed an algorithm to evaluate ply-based cyclic stiffness degradation combined with an FE failure check, validated for a CF/PAEK pressure vessel.
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ORNL conducts sustainability analysis of 3D-printed composite molds
A comprehensive lifecycle, cost and carbon emissions study on carbon fiber molds, produced for New York’s concrete Domino building, cites economic benefits over wood alternatives.
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Precision composite molds produce quality, reliable parts
CAMX 2023: Suase, under the Sanse Group, is presenting its design, development and manufacture of high-quality SMC/BMC/GMT/LFT molds for automotive, agriculture, construction, rail and more.
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Automated measurement instruments for fiber, filament testing
CAMX 2023: Dia-Stron presents fibra.auto, a new, customizable reference platform for automated sample handling and the LEX/IFSS interfacial shear module.
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Advancing composite manufacturing through custom wire solutions
CAMX 2023: Pelican Wire’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide tailored wire solutions for complex heating, temperature monitoring and distinct sensing applications.
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ORNL, Zeiss to improve CT inspection for 3D-printed parts
Five-year research collaboration starts with metal AM parts and is considering 3D-printed composites next, incorporating machine learning into CT scanning to reduce time, cost of inspections by 10 times and improve quality.
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Technology investment contributes to complex industrial tooling services
CAMX 2023: A new five-axis router rounds out Accurate Patterns’ capabilities in precise toolmaking, patterns, plugs, fixtures and gauges for fiberglass fabricators, thermal formers, carbon fiber parts manufacturers and others.
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Noncontact, optical testing system takes the guesswork out of traditional test methods
CAMX 2023: Aramis, offered by Trilion Quality Systems, is a measuring system based on DIC and photogrammetry that enables full-field and point-based analyses for material and structural testing.
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Portable digital ultrasonic imaging achieves in-service, field and manufacturing inspection
CAMX 2023: 2D array ultrasonic NDT for composites, metals and other materials is made possible through Dolpitech’s dolphicam and dolphicam2+ matrix transducer technology.
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