Bonding/Welding
STUNNING project completes lower half of MFFD
Clean Sky project has delivered the 8 × 4 meter welded aerostructure component, aided by advanced thermoplastic composite technologies and smart robotics.
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Toray develops high-speed thermal welding for thermoset composites
Novel technology forms a thermally weldable layer on the surface of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoset or thermoplastic components, further validated by demonstrators.
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Scott Bader, Oxeco partner for high-performance bonding solution
Joint technology breaks barriers to bonding lightweight flexible solar panels to roofing structures made from aluminum, coated steel and composites.
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PlasmaBound raises funding to accelerate bonding technology adaptation
Irish Startup earned €3.1 million in 2022 to brings its controlled polymer ablation (CPA) technology for composite materials to mass-market applications.
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From plant tours to EV battery enclosures: The top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2022
Through a variety of editorial content, CW explored the trends and topics that are rapidly flourishing in the industry. Based on Google Analytics, these top 10 articles were considered the most popular.
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TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites
Three upcoming in-person thermoplastic composites courses, ranging from entry-level to advanced, are organized to enhance composites professionals’ knowledge in this burgeoning field.
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Thermal Mapping Application digitizes GMI Aero hot bonder console
The TMApp enables operators to track and visualize the temperature field during composite repair or manufacture in real time using Anita 4.0 and Anita EZ bonding/repair bonder solutions.
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DLR develops additive WeldSealer process to seal joints, edges or modify surfaces
The robotic process developed for large components protects joints and edges, prevents cracks and allows multipart structures to be created as if cast in one piece.
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CFRTP upper stage propellant tank
PROCOMP uses in-situ consolidation AFP and ultrasonic welding to demonstrate lightweight, novel tank design.
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Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1
Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.
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