Materials Testing
Markforged launches aerospace-ready traceable composite materials
Onyx FR-A and Carbon Fiber FR-A materials meet FST requirements, come with traceability and adhere to specifications approved by the National Center for Advanced Materials Performance (NCAMP).
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NTU Singapore, Arkema manufacture carbon fiber helmets using Elium resin
Carbon fiber reinforcement increases stiffness, toughness of the helmet’s outer shell and allows it to absorb more impact energy over a longer period.
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Sustainable Marine carbon fiber tidal turbine rotors pass accelerated lifetime testing
Rigorous testing performed at the National University of Ireland, Galway successfully subjected the 4-meter blades to conditions equivalent to 20 years of operation in the field.
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EmpowerAX strengthens accessibility to continuous fiber 3D printing
Platform joins technology users and providers to work on standards, tests and frameworks for faster, lower-cost evaluation and implementation of additive extrusion technologies for industrial parts.
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University of Bristol, NCC develop novel composite materials to assess performance in space
In-house developed matrices reinforced with carbon fiber will spend six months attached to the ISS to better understand and improve their functionality in extreme space conditions.
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Scheurer Swiss supports ETH Zürich composite hybrid rocket motor development
Company supports the university focus project with its composite engineering know-how and networking capabilities for the production of a third-generation rocket motor that aims to reach an altitude of 30,000 feet.
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Composite testing challenges, Part 3: Testing systems
Several factors need to be considered for accurate and efficient composites testing, including testing systems that can accommodate required test environments, alignment and offer intuitive software.
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Composite testing challenges, Part 2: Strain measurement for the mechanical testing of composites
Recent developments in contact and noncontact strain measurement methods offer similar performance with additional benefits for composite material testing.
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Cincinnati Inc. BAAM printer demonstrates 3D printing with recycled composites
Dual-material thermoplastic extrusion system produces monolithic composites tool exceeding 10 feet in length, without manual intervention.
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AniForm, Moldex3D develop interface tool for more accurate RTM prediction analysis
Interface enables users to consider forming-induced fiber reorientation in the RTM simulation model for a more accurate representation of the flow domain.
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