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Sumitomo Bakelite Europe conference highlights importance of composites for electric mobility
Composites for Future Mobility Conference attracts more than 50 delegates from OEMs, Tier suppliers and research institutions which are finding numerous composite opportunities in electric motors, UAM.
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DLR project demonstrates hybrid AM process for composites
Latest DLR development in 3D printing combines additive extrusion technologies and AFP to present a new approach for manufacturing complex thermoplastic composite structures.
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Radius Engineering supplies NIAR with thermoplastic consolidation workcell
NIAR ATLAS facility will use the workcell to produce precisely consolidated laminates for thermoplastic aerospace structure process strategy development.
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TPRC research studies void removal mechanisms in VBO processing
New publication evaluates vacuum bag only-consolidated carbon fiber/PEEK tapes to determine the role of different void removal mechanisms in thermoplastic composites.
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Hexcel opens new R&T center in Salt Lake City
Hexcel’s new 100,000-square-foot Center of Research & Technology Excellence at its Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S., campus, will be the focus of the company’s innovation efforts.
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Re:Build Manufacturing launches novel cost estimating tool
End users are able to generate continuous CFRTP materials quotes within minutes for real-time price estimation.
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MFFD thermoplastic floor beams — OOA consolidation for next-gen TPC aerostructures
GKN Fokker and Mikrosam develop AFP for the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator’s floor beams and OOA consolidation of 6-meter spars for TPC rudders, elevators and tails.
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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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Toray achieves NADCAP accreditation for thermoplastic prepreg manufacture
Toray reported to be the first composites company to receive the Non-Metallic Materials Manufacturing – Thermoplastic Prepreg Manufacturing AC7124/6 certification.
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Collins Aerospace to lead COCOLIH2T project
Project for thermoplastic composite liquid hydrogen tanks aims for two demonstrators and TRL 4 by 2025.
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