German composite specialist INVENT collaborates in SUSTAINair for increased aircraft circularity
Three-and-a-half-year, 11-partner EU project will include metals and composites spanning design, manufacturing, maintenance, repair, assembly and recycling.
#SHM #composites4_0
Wing of Tomorrow ribs: One-shot, thermoplastic, OOA consolidation
GKN Aerospace’s carbon fiber thermoplastic aircraft rib design accomplishes 45-minute cycle times, reduced weight and competitive costs via a customized press system.
#nextgenaerospace #workinprogress #airbus
L&L Products launches thermoplastic resin product line
T-Link, from L&L Products, is a thermoplastic resin available in pellet, film, yarn, powder, fiber veil and unidirectional tape formats, targeted toward armor, aerospace and sporting goods applications.
#aramidfiber
TUMI unveils premium composite capsule luggage and travel collection inspired by McLaren
Nine-piece collection embodies TUMI and McLaren’s mutual focus on quality, lifestyle and advanced material usage for elegant business, and travel.
#formula1
Alpine Advanced Materials thermoplastic nanocomposite demonstrates UV resistance
UVA and UVC testing on the aviation-grade thermoplastic nanocomposite, HX5, found no performance degradation or impact on physical appearance.
UBQ Materials awarded ISO certifications for waste-derived thermoplastic
The Israeli startup’s bio-based material achieves international recognition as a raw material for industrial manufacturing applications.
#sustainability
Carbon Mobile carbon fiber smartphone unlocks RF signal permeation capabilities
Housing is made from Lanxess Tepex thermoplastics reinforced with 1K continuous carbon fiber using Carbon Mobile’s patented HyRECM process for a “radio-enabled” composite material.
Automated weaving system targets high-performance, high-volume applications
Startup WEAV3D Inc.’s technology produces highly tunable, woven lattice reinforcements for cost-effective, high-volume automotive composites and precast concrete applications.
#weaving #workinprogress #automation
ECOFUNEL program develops thermoplastic compound with increased electrical conductivity
Fiber-reinforced thermoplastic shows eight times more electrical conductivity as compared to the reference material with only a 20% decrease in mechanical properties.
#cleansky
Challenges of laser-assisted tape winding of thermoplastic composites
Practical solutions for process-related challenges in LATW, which has great potential for pressure vessels and storage tanks.
#troubleshooter