Design & Tooling
ATLAM combines composite tape laying, large-scale thermoplastic 3D printing in one printhead
CEAD, GKN Aerospace Deutschland and TU Munich enable additive manufacturing of large composite tools and parts with low CTE and high mechanical properties.
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Adaptive composite elements for building facades exhibited at JEC World 2023
University of Stuttgart institutes use carbon and glass fiber composites, robotic fabrication, biomimetic design and digial twin/control to demonstrate adaptive facade elements for future buildings.
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Innoptus Solar Team uses Jetcam software to optimize production of solar vehicle
The world title-holding, Belgium racing team is producing its tenth composites-intensive solar car using Jetcam Expert nesting software.
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Addyx carbon exoskeleton technology enables molded ribs inside hollow composite structures
Using a water-soluble mandrel, carbon exoskeleton opens paradigm for topology-optimized composites, cutting weight, manufacturing time and scrap rate.
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Volume Graphics releases CT scan data inspection software 2023.1
Volume Graphics 2023.1 software supports battery inspection and uses enhanced AI/machine learning in a new, easier interface.
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Artist Studio algorithm enables near-parallel curve creation on CAD surfaces
Cevotec introduces a novel parallel offset algorithm to its CAD-CAM software for the generation of equidistant curves from a master curve on arbitrary surfaces.
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Shimadzu XSeeker 8000 is designed for simplicity
The new user-friendly XSeeker 8000 benchtop X-ray CT system enables high functionality with a small footprint.
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Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole flexure test
A second new test method has been standardized by ASTM for determining notch sensitivity of sandwich composites.
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Hi-DEN project targets novel high-pressure hydrogen storage innovations
Carbon ThreeSixty, alongside partners Antich & Sons and Viritech, will manufacture, integrate and demonstrate a volumetrically efficient composite hydrogen system for land transport, short-haul aerospace.
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Composite sidewall cover expands options for fire-safe rail components
R&D project by CG Rail explores use of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics and recycled manufacturing scrap to meet fire safety, weight and volume targets.
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