ATL/AFP
CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gascogne Flexible
Gascogne Flexible showcases a tight release valve for ATL applications, a low coefficient of friction, solvent-free release liner and a high-porosity kraft paper for thin ply prepreg applications.
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Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Carbon Axis
Carbon Axis showcases compact AFP solutions for the preforming of small parts with the XCell, XPlace mk2 and IdeaLab.
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The evolution of additive composites
Defining additive composites manufacturing and how its merge with conventional processes is providing new solutions and a path forward.
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Toray Composite Materials America launches flexible, adaptive 2700 prepreg system
Particularly geared toward emerging aerospace programs, the epoxy-based meets demands for high performance and process flexibility from prototype to high-volume production.
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Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures
ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.
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UT Austin installs Addcomposites AFP-XS with laser for in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites
Modular, compact and versatile AFP system to help University of Texas explore thermoplastic composites technologies.
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STUNNING project successfully develops 8.5-meter thermoplastic fuselage skin
Clean Sky 2 project under the MFFD program produces two segments of an 8.5-meter-long, 4-meter-diameter thermoplastic fuselage skin via NLR’s in-house AFP machine, with consolidation plans this summer.
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McNAIR Aerospace Center installs Heraeus Noblelight humm3 technology
Composites heating technology will comprise of a fully integrated system with a plug-and-play head module to further extend AFP and cylinder production capabilities.
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Rocket engine thrust frame proves a strong candidate for composites conversion
The engine thrust frame of a space launch vehicle, located at the bottom of a rocket stage, joining fuel tanks to engines, must deliver strength and stiffness across a range of temperatures — cost-effectively.
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