ATL/AFP
Fives introduces COAST in-process composite inspection technology
COAST is capable of precise measurement and defect detection on contoured composite surfaces during the AFP process, reducing costs and increasing AFP accessibility.
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Addcomposites highlights novel composites manufacturing developments
AFP-XS and AddPath updates, new AFP and continuous AM systems, upcoming webinars and blog content are available to interested industry members.
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IFW’s AFP installation enhances thermoplastic structure production
Commissioned AddComposites AFP manufacturing cells with humm3 flashlamps are located at IFW’s Stade and Garbsen facilities to expand R&D services.
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Broadband flash lamp heat source improves material deposition
CAMX 2023: Humm3 technology is a broadband flash lamp heat source for AFP, ATL, filament winding and more composite applications, delivering power previously only available from lasers.
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Modular, upgradeable, automated composites manufacturing equipment
CAMX 2023: Mikrosam is featuring its modular, automated line solutions for towpreg production, filament winding, AFP and ATL to meet cost, flexibility and volume demands.
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AFPT, Alformet advance bending of thermoplastic composite tubes
Specialists in AFP and LATW discuss process and lessons learned for new applications in CFRTP parts.
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Manufacturing the MFFD thermoplastic composite fuselage
Demonstrator’s upper, lower shells and assembly prove materials and new processes for lighter, cheaper and more sustainable high-rate future aircraft.
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Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP
The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.
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Airborne delivers composite upper stage tank for EU ENVOL project
Nine-member consortium targets development of low-cost, green vertical orbital launcher with manufacture of an ultra-lightweight composite tank design in an automated manufacturing environment.
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Heat mapping simulation to improve AFP parts
An optical model developed for Coriolis Composites’ SimuReal AFP process simulation software enables verification of energy distributions during AFP to better define heating laws.
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