Thermoplastics

Automation

Suprem installs new thermoplastic composites manufacturing line

Automated line is installed to develop a range of customized thermoplastic materials in the form of UD tapes and profiles, in addition to its Filaprem brand for 3D printing.  

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Continuous Composites selected by NASA for low-CTE open isogrid composite structure

This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE. 

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Epoxies

JEC World 2022, Part 3: Emphasizing emerging markets, thermoplastics and carbon fiber

CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan identifies companies exhibiting at JEC World 2022 that are advancing both materials and technologies for the growing AAM, hydrogen, automotive and sustainability markets.

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Marine

JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites

JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.

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Thermoplastics

herone GmbH inaugurates new pilot facility for thermoplastic profiles, earns aviation certification

The four-year supplier says it is ready to ramp up for serial production using its automated Herone Technology and a completed aviation AS/EN9100 certification.  

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Thermoplastics

Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles

Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.  

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Thermoplastics

Cannon Ergos collaborates with Boeing to mold thermoplastic aircraft sidewall panels

Mold trials study the feasibility of using recycled carbon fiber, whether impregnated with diverse resins, or already integrated within a thermoplastic matrix.

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Clemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites

Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.

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Thermoplastics

Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso, SimplyEV debut Kimoa e-bike at Miami Grand Prix

The Formula One driver’s sustainable mobility Kimoa brand is debuting its fully customizable carbon fiber e-bike powered by 3D printing firm Arevo.

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Sustainability

Boston Materials expands into hydrogen fuel cells market with ZRT lightweight bipolar plates

In collaboration with Arkema, Boston Materials introduces its high-performance, recyclable material for boosting fuel cell performance and lowering costs.

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