Composites as auto-body reinforcements
Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.
Peggy Malnati
Contributing Writer
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
Éirecomposites and ORPC to use recycled carbon fiber in tidal turbine foils
Development part of €3M CRIMSON project to advance tidal energy for clean electricity.
#sustainability
Faurecia to supply CFRP tanks and hydrogen storage systems for Stellantis light commercial vehicles
Zero-emission fuel cell technology first available on Citroën, Opal and Peugeot vehicles with more to come.
Composites as auto-body reinforcements
Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.
#adhesives #workinprogress #electricvehicles
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Éirecomposites and ORPC to use recycled carbon fiber in tidal turbine foils
Development part of €3M CRIMSON project to advance tidal energy for clean electricity.
#sustainability
Faurecia to supply CFRP tanks and hydrogen storage systems for Stellantis light commercial vehicles
Zero-emission fuel cell technology first available on Citroën, Opal and Peugeot vehicles with more to come.
Retrofitted EHang facility for commercial AAV production close to completion
Yunfu facility to house AAV assembly lines, CNC processing center, carbon fiber composite materials processing area and more, with initial annual AAV capacity of 600 units.
Optimized fiber reinforcements, fabrics, NCFs
In this Digital Demo, Vectorply provides an overview of its fiber formatting capabilities and technical support operations.
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
Manna Laminates FEATURE organosheet laminate targets EMS applications
Fiber-metal laminate (FML) can be thermoformed in the injection or compression mold, possesses ideal characteristics for electric vehicle applications.
Carbon Axis XCell strengthens AFP capabilities at Compositadour
New robotic cell will expand testing, prototyping and pre-series production for industries looking to automate composites preforming.
#automation
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
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
Éirecomposites and ORPC to use recycled carbon fiber in tidal turbine foils
Development part of €3M CRIMSON project to advance tidal energy for clean electricity.
#sustainability
Faurecia to supply CFRP tanks and hydrogen storage systems for Stellantis light commercial vehicles
Zero-emission fuel cell technology first available on Citroën, Opal and Peugeot vehicles with more to come.
Retrofitted EHang facility for commercial AAV production close to completion
Yunfu facility to house AAV assembly lines, CNC processing center, carbon fiber composite materials processing area and more, with initial annual AAV capacity of 600 units.
Cobra International commissions prepreg compression molding production line
Production capacity delivers highly structural prepreg carbon fiber hydrofoil components with a final surface finish straight from the mold.
Continuous Composites demonstrates CF3D technology for Lockheed Martin, AFRL WiSDM project
Continuous Composites carbon fiber wing spar structural performance achieves 160% design limit load with no damage detected, offers potential for aerospace-grade composite printing.
#lockheedmartin #continuousfiberAM
Combining AC and DC dielectric measurements for cure monitoring of composites
Lambient Technologies advances dielectric analysis (DEA) for more reliable, affordable composites manufacturing.
#composites4_0 #windblades
NEW PRODUCTS: CARBON FIBERS
Manna Laminates FEATURE organosheet laminate targets EMS applications
Fiber-metal laminate (FML) can be thermoformed in the injection or compression mold, possesses ideal characteristics for electric vehicle applications.
Teijin launches carbon fiber intermediate material brands
Tenax PW and Tenax BM is a series of aircraft- and satellite-quality materials made for sport applications with superior strength, toughness and durability compared to standard Teijin carbon fiber prepregs
Anisoprint launches Aura 2.1 slicing software for continuous fiber 3D printing
New features include “masks” giving users greater control over fiber reinforcement in an easy-to-visualize manner.
#continuousfiberAM
Stratasys carbon fiber material for 3D printer line is more functional, lightweight and versatile
ABS-based carbon fiber material for the Stratasys F123 Series 3D printer line is 15% stronger and 50% stiffer compared to standard ABS.
Hybrid metal composite four-disc milling cutter reduces machining times by 78%
CompoTech and Hofmeister steel and carbon fiber tool achieves 50% faster cutting speed and 54% higher feed rate compared to conventional two-disc tools.
#cuttingtools
Airbond expands composite fiber splicing product range and capabilities
Splicing limits increased tenfold to handle more challenging materials at higher concentrations.
#aramidfiber
