Westlake Plastics, Environmental Composites launch thermoformable carbon fiber composite
Aerolite Carbon is an advanced carbon fiber/thermoplastic material designed for fast, large-volume parts manufacture on existing equipment.
CompositesWorld and ITHEC partner for thermoplastic composites 3-day virtual event
With maximum interactivity, leading TPC event focuses on manufacturing and 3D printing forum powered by CW.
Hexcel applies additive manufacturing to unmanned aerial vehicle systems
Hexcel’s HexAM process produces stiff, lightweight and complex components that are often too expensive or impossible to produce.
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Lehvoss NA, Forward Engineering NA collaborate on 3D printing
The collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products.
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Roth Composite Machinery becomes AZL partner for winding technology study
Roth Composites Machinery will support the joint study to evaluate potential composite technologies for composite pressure tanks.
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CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Vectorply
Vectorply Corp. is highlighting its custom composite reinforcement fabrics for a range of markets and applications.
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CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Toray Advanced Composites
Toray Advanced Composites is featuring its latest product developments in thermoset and thermoplastic technologies.
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CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Toray Performance Materials Corp.
Toray Performance Materials Corp. is featuring its line of high-performance, high-volume, carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials.
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car
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TPRC investigates AFP in-situ consolidation alternative
The two-step process involves deposition of thermoplastic prepreg via AFP, followed by vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Research has already been completed in the qualitative stage.
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