Kanfit installs new autoclave, automated cutter to increase composite parts production capacity
Composite parts producer in Israel increases capabilities for composites, 3D printing and hybrid assemblies.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Editor, CompositesWorld
Automated Cutting of Composites Reinforcement Saves Time and Material, Improves Quality
Automated cutting of reinforcement materials is fast, accurate and reliable. It reduces labor costs and material waste and can substantially boost throughput.
#outofautoclave #aramidfiber #cwcustomcontent
C-FREX exoskeleton depends on CFRP for unpowered movement
C-FREX uses a novel design and CFRP to overcome the heaviness and weakness of metallic exoskeletons.
#autoclave #insidemanufacturing #layup
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Zünd
Zünd is presenting its latest developments in modular, digital cutting solutions for composites applications.
#camx
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: OMAX Corp.
OMAX Corp. is showcasing the benefits of its abrasive waterjets for composites cutting.
#camx
C-FREX exoskeleton depends on CFRP for unpowered movement
C-FREX uses a novel design and CFRP to overcome the heaviness and weakness of metallic exoskeletons.
#autoclave #insidemanufacturing #layup
Videos / Podcasts
Automated Cutting of Composites Reinforcement Saves Time and Material, Improves Quality
Automated cutting of reinforcement materials is fast, accurate and reliable. It reduces labor costs and material waste and can substantially boost throughput.
#outofautoclave #aramidfiber #cwcustomcontent
C-FREX exoskeleton depends on CFRP for unpowered movement
C-FREX uses a novel design and CFRP to overcome the heaviness and weakness of metallic exoskeletons.
#autoclave #insidemanufacturing #layup
Composites 4.0: digital assistants, edge computing and the future of smart factories
Plataine reviews developments and discusses where composites manufacturing is headed.
#workforcedevelopment #cuttingtools #autoclave
Zero-waste: New process, equipment recycles prepreg, tape offal
Technology provides sustainable approach to reusing valuable thermoplastic scrap in chips-based laminate.
#workinprogress #regulation #discontinuousfiber
Making prepreg tape more accessible
Cygnet Texkimp’s new slitter-spooler offers economical production of high-quality tapes and vertical integration for manufacturers to access a much wider market.
#boeing #windblades #a350
Episode 18: Manish Patel and Ashley Graeber, Web Industries
Business leaders at Web Industries discuss cutting and kitting services, and the process of slitting carbon fiber prepreg.
Automated manufacturing solutions from Airborne
I had the chance recently to interview Marcus Kremers, chief technology officer of Airborne International (The Hague, Netherlands), who told me about his company’s growing smart automation initiatives for its customers.
#composites4_0
High-rate, automated aerospace RTM line delivers next-gen spoilers
At Spirit AeroSystem’s Prestwick facility in Scotland, a glimpse of the future of aerocomposites manufacturing in a resin transfer molding line for A320 spoilers.
#spiritaerosystems #cuttingtools #autoclave
Kanfit installs new autoclave, automated cutter to increase composite parts production capacity
Composite parts producer in Israel increases capabilities for composites, 3D printing and hybrid assemblies.
#autoclave
Augmented reality system facilitates FRP component preforming
The software makes exact alignment and position of materials directly visible on the component.
#layup
Plasan North America expands composite manufacturing solutions
The company plans to expand and invest in automated cutting technology to go with established prepregging, pultrusion and autoclave cure expertise.
#autoclave #outofautoclave #uas
Magellan Aerosystem commits to Airborne automated kitting system
Manufactured by Airborne, the solution will support fabrication of composite horizontal tail assemblies for the F-35 fighter aircraft.
#f-35 #automation #lockheedmartin
Gurit signs two-year kitting supply agreement with Chinese wind blade manufacturer
Gurit says the agreement is part of its strategic plan to extend its kitting and core material services into the Chinese domestic market.
#windblades
Eastman Machine's customers shift gears to fight pandemic
Customers using cutting tables to fabricate composite parts and structures are turning to Eastman to retrofit for processing medical-grade fabrics.
#windblades #medical
Kanfit coping with COVID-19 and managing growth using Composites 4.0 systems
Bluetooth sensors and AI track parts and tools, save time and suggest production line improvements.
#cuttingtools #autoclave #marketing
NEW PRODUCTS: CUTTING/KITTING
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Zünd
Zünd is presenting its latest developments in modular, digital cutting solutions for composites applications.
#camx
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: OMAX Corp.
OMAX Corp. is showcasing the benefits of its abrasive waterjets for composites cutting.
#camx
CAMX 2020 preview: Eastman Machine
Eastman Machine Co. is featuring the latest design of its Eagle C125 conveyor cutting system and additions to its catalog of precision tools.
#camx
Airbond introduces new range of carbon fiber splicers
Airbond is introducing a range of new rugged carbon fiber splicers said to reduce costs through saved time and waste elimination.
Automated system eliminates manual material pleating, cutting
AZCO Corp.’s custom cut-to-length system features a material flow package, pleating station and heat set station.
Eastman releases compact cutting conveyor system
The latest release of the Eagle C-125 CNC conveyor cutting system is 8 ft. in length and comes at three width configurations.
#cuttingtools #aramidfiber