Processes

RTM

IMDEA introduces digital twin for real-time analysis of composite materials production

Newly designed digital twin by IMDEA and Technical University of Madrid researchers enables manufacturers to see inside composite materials as they are being produced, facilitating early detection of faults.

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Swinburne-CSIRO Testlab grows composites competency via industrial-scale 3D printing

Industry 4.0 facility is integrating an additive manufacturing approach to its holistic processes to optimize composite component production rates, quality and cost.

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Hydrogen Storage

ECOHYDRO project to enable recyclable composites for hydrogen storage

With the involvement of two schools from the Institut Mines-Télécom, the 4-year project aims to improve the intrinsic properties of a composite material based on Elium via four concrete demonstrators.

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Aerospace

Hexcel, Arkema present CFRTP aerospace demonstrator in HAICoPAS

Project optimized design and production of UD composite tapes reinforced with a PEKK matrix, using a continuous in-situ welding (ISW) assembly system.

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Defense

MARS Center grows LFAM capabilities with JuggerBot 3D Tradesman Series

P3-44 pellet-fed 3D printer is capable of leveraging a range of fiber-reinforced composite materials, to be used for the production of high-fidelity components in aerospace and defense.

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CEAD, Adaxis launch “AdaOne for Flexbot” software integration

Collaborative effort results in a software experience that seamlessly integrates with CEAD’s Flexbot systems, aiming to elevate the efficiency in robotic large-format 3D printing with composites.

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Fraunhofer IWS completes MFFD longitudinal fuselage joint using CONTIjoin technology

Thermoplastic composite upper and lower half shells for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator were welded using CO2 laser over a total length of 8 meters.

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Carbon Fibers

Carbon Conversions offers 3D printing filament reinforced with rCF

Development of re-Evo TDR products that work on a majority of 3D printers is now an available option for companies sending in their carbon fiber waste.

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Airtech, Caracol grow LFAM with Dalhtram resins, Heron AM pairing

New partnership will see Dahltram resins qualified for integration with Caracol’s Heron AM platform.

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Molds/Tools

Massivit, Sika to co-brand digital tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series

Strategic MOU initially introduces SikaBiresin CIM 120 and SikaBiresin CIM 80 to serve crucial composites market needs for 3D printing tooling, prototyping and more.

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