Processes

Carbon Fibers

Welding is not bonding

Discussion of the issues in our understanding of thermoplastic composite welded structures and certification of the latest materials and welding technologies for future airframes.

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Mitsubishi Chemical Group launches 3D printing FGF engineering challenge

The open AM innovation program welcomes all interested parties who would like to make use of the potential of 3D printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies.

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CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.

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Cutting/Kitting

Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity

Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.

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Increased molding productivity via additive manufacturing

Companies in multiple segments turn to 3D printing for end-of-arm tools, fixtures for increased safety and functionality, lower cost and faster turnaround times.

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Airtech launches recycled-grade Dahltram T-100GF resin

Thermoplastic polymer resin was designed to tackle distinctive industry challenges of large-scale 3D printing while also assisting with sustainability initiatives.

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Airtech Advanced Materials Group partners with CEAD

The partnership enables Airtech Advanced Materials Group to incorporate CEAD Flexbot systems into its advanced manufacturing portfolio.

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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts

Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.

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Automation

Mold 3D printing helps automate composite bathtub, shower production

As part of its efforts to automate as much of its production process as it can, Lyons Industries acquired a Massivit 10000 additive manufacturing system to quickly produce high-performance molds and support fixtures.

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AIM3D's Voxelfill strategy is backed by slicing software SlicEx

New slicing plug-in from Create it Real for AIM3D’s Voxelfill technology to overcome inhomogeneous strengths and to achieve selective densities of 3D metal, fiber-filled plastic and ceramic components

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Toray Advanced Composites
Wabash
Kent Pultrusion
ELFOAM rigid foam products
U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Harper International Carbon Fiber
Advanced Nonwovens for Aerocomposites - TFP
pro-set epoxy laminate infusion tool assembly
Airtech International Inc.