Composite testing challenges, Part 3: Testing systems
Several factors need to be considered for accurate and efficient composites testing, including testing systems that can accommodate required test environments, alignment and offer intuitive software.
#design-and-testing #sustainability
Curve Works reaches milestone for modular builds of composite shell structures
Approach reduces cost by 40%, lead-time by 50% and material use by >70% compared to manufacturing in large, one-off mold.
#sustainability
ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development
ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
#space
Composite testing challenges, Part 3: Testing systems
Several factors need to be considered for accurate and efficient composites testing, including testing systems that can accommodate required test environments, alignment and offer intuitive software.
#design-and-testing #sustainability
Videos / Podcasts
CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
#discontinuousfiber #autoclave
AZL to carry out ultra-fast consolidator machine and inductive double-belt press developments
Innovative systems demonstrate highly scalable and flexible consolidation of composite laminates. Follow-up projects to be carried out this year.
Mold release solutions for automotive composites
In this Digital Demo, Axel Plastics reviews mold cleaning, sealing and release solutions for leading use in automotive composites manufacturing processes, including SMC, BMC and RTM.
#outofautoclave
Large composite covers protect a lot of water
A massive concrete water storage facility in Bogotá, Colombia, gets a much-needed makeover with the resin transfer molding of 840 large composite domes that keep the water potable.
#insidemanufacturing #outofautoclave
Impact tests on RAMSSES ship hull demonstrator show resilience of composites
Damen Shipbuilding and project consortium partners test 6-meter-high, resin-infused composite hull section.
#regulation
ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
#paek #composites4_0
Contactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
#trends #composites4_0
Optimizing a wind turbine nacelle cover to meet LCOE demand
Suzlon Group redesigned a composite nacelle cover with in-situ molded stiffeners to reduce manufacturing and material costs while maximizing part performance.
#focusondesign #sustainability #windblades
Curve Works reaches milestone for modular builds of composite shell structures
Approach reduces cost by 40%, lead-time by 50% and material use by >70% compared to manufacturing in large, one-off mold.
#sustainability
ESA, ArianeGroup PHOEBUS contract paves the way for composite rocket stage development
ArianeGroup to collaborate with MT Aerospace to explore using carbon fiber to lightweight the upper stage of the Ariane 6 launch vehicle.
#space
Ferrari 812 Competizione makes extensive use of carbon fiber
Composite materials enhance performance and minimize mass for a faster vehicle. The limited edition car also offers fully composite wheels, which weigh 42% less than alloy options.
Covestro composite materials augment high-performance active footwear
Desmopan TPU and Maezio carbon fiber-reinforced TPU fibers applied to basketball shoe and a foot shape-based running shoe concept to demonstrate comfort, style, durability and superior performance.
Renewable Materials Conference 2021 announces innovation award winners
Three winning innovations include a hemp fiber and thermoset bioresin chair collection, PET bottles made from enzymatically recycled textile waste and CO2-based household cleaners.
#biomaterials #sustainability
Bercella, Formula Seven target motorsport innovation with natural fiber composite developments
AmpliTex flax fiber used to develop Formula SAE single-seater racing seat for better resistance, vibration absorption and reduced environmental impact.
#formula1 #biomaterials #sustainability
Large-scale, robotic-mounted 3D printer aims to expand AM size limits
Italy-based Caracol has developed an extrusion-based, robot-mounted 3D printer to scale up printing capabilities for high-performance aerospace tooling and industrial parts.
#trends #automation #discontinuousfiber
NEW PRODUCTS: DESIGN & TOOLING
CMS debuts hybrid LFAM/milling machine
The machining specialist has developed the first iteration of Kreator, a large-format, thermoplastic composite 3D printer and five-axis milling machine for tooling and jigs.
#discontinuousfiber #autoclave
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
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
Toray nanoalloy technology develops new flexible and toughened polymer
New polymer combines PA6 with polyrotaxane and retains high thermal resistance, rigidity and strength with a bending fatigue limit that is 15-fold that of conventional polymers.
Testia releases multi-method acquisition system for NDT inspection methods
Multi-method UE1 Box, phased array U32 Box and SKD architecture improve activity efficiency and meets technical specifications on a flexible, cost-effective platform.
#ndi #airbus
CFP Composites launches low-cost, carbon fiber laminate that processes like metal
The BM-5 laminate board can be screwed, tapped, fastened, bonded and painted just like a metal, and requires no prepreg, layout or curing. It also has a comparable cost to metal, removing operator and financial barriers to adopt carbon fiber.
