Huntsman Advanced Materials resin systems meet composite pressure vessel requirements
Araldite resin systems cover wet and towpreg filament winding and RTM manufacturing processes for increased productivity and greater part consistency.
Grace Nehls
Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
Heraeus, University of Sheffield AMRC partner to develop innovative composite technologies
Tier 2 membership enables Heraeus Noblelight to explore filament winding capabilities using its humm3 technology for rapid layup of thermosets, dry fiber and thermoplastics.
#weaving #automation
Rock West Composites offers custom filament-wound tube website feature
Customers can now define their own filament-wound tube specifications per a build-to-order ecommerce transaction. Over 450 base options, 75 mandrels and two materials are available.
Composites-intensive wave energy technology receives new funding
CorPower Ocean and OPS Composite Solutions secure almost €500,000 from EEA grants to advance buoy-based renewable energy technology.
#sustainability
Liftgate design puts modified filament winding to the test
Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.
#hprtm #toyota #focusondesign
Liftgate design puts modified filament winding to the test
Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.
#hprtm #toyota #focusondesign
Videos / Podcasts
FAURECIA to supply hydrogen storage systems for 1,600 Hyundai heavy-duty trucks
Delivery of 10,000 composite tanks proves industrialization strategy of 20% lower weight, 50% lower cost components
#electronics #stelia #electricvehicles
Solvay showcases low-cost prepreg and parts approach using Cygnet Texkimp filament winder
High-speed, tailored preforms are used with Solvay double diaphragm forming (DDF) and compression molding to produce cost-effective, medium-volume auto and aero parts.
#outofautoclave #bmw #spreadtow
Albany International acquires CirComp GmbH
German innovator in RTM will help Albany Engineered Composites accelerate technology development in thermoplastic composites
#aeroengines #boeing #787
Corebon expands induction-based composites production into new facility
Results for cutting CFRP cycle time to be presented at Carbon Fiber 2019 conference.
#adhesives #cuttingtools #outofautoclave
Innovating energy delivery for more efficient composites manufacturing
Heraeus Noblelight develops HUMM3 and Black IR technologies for faster, safer, more uniform processing.
#cleansky #outofautoclave #peek
Filament wound utility poles offer design flexibility
In Turkey, a utility pole manufacturer combines filament winding, automation, glass and carbon fiber composites to expand its product line.
#outofautoclave #marketing #cuttingtools
AeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn
AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology.
#weaving #braiding #peek
The markets: Industrial (2021)
Composites often must meet a certain aesthetic in applications where the consumer is the end user. But fiber-reinforced materials are just as valuable in industrial applications where corrosion resistance, high strength and durability are the performance drivers.
#sourcebook #feature #layup
Huntsman Advanced Materials resin systems meet composite pressure vessel requirements
Araldite resin systems cover wet and towpreg filament winding and RTM manufacturing processes for increased productivity and greater part consistency.
Heraeus, University of Sheffield AMRC partner to develop innovative composite technologies
Tier 2 membership enables Heraeus Noblelight to explore filament winding capabilities using its humm3 technology for rapid layup of thermosets, dry fiber and thermoplastics.
#weaving #automation
Rock West Composites offers custom filament-wound tube website feature
Customers can now define their own filament-wound tube specifications per a build-to-order ecommerce transaction. Over 450 base options, 75 mandrels and two materials are available.
Composites-intensive wave energy technology receives new funding
CorPower Ocean and OPS Composite Solutions secure almost €500,000 from EEA grants to advance buoy-based renewable energy technology.
#sustainability
Virgin Orbit LauncherOne rocket reaches space
Air-launched, liquid-fueled rocket makes historical debut with successfully targeted orbit and 10 NASA NSP payloads deployed.
#space
GKN, Raytheon reach agreement for composite missile canisters
Per the three-year contract, GKN Aerospace will provide Raytheon with 95 Mk30 missile canisters that are manufactured via a filament winding process followed by vacuum infusion.
Carbon fiber in pressure vessels for hydrogen
The emerging H2 economy drives tank development for aircraft, ships and gas transport.
#cleansky #feature #aramidfiber
NEW PRODUCTS: FILAMENT WINDING
Cygnet Texkimp presents next-generation composites unrolling creel
Flatline Creel uses low-pressure, low-friction patented pneumatic technology to regulate the torque applied to each position on the creel.
#weaving
Techsil, Panacol offer Vitralit adhesive for filament winding
The transparent one-component epoxy adhesive and curing system is ideal for carbon fiber or glass fiber filament winding.
#adhesives
Sino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin systems for prepreg applications
The one-component carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150ºC for 10 minutes, is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140ºC and can be stored for up to 18 months at -18ºC
#layup
Magnum Venus products launches fusion filament winder
Ideal for winding pressure vessels, the Fusion filament winder is a compact, adaptable design.
Polygon PolySlide composite tubing replaces metal for pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders
The filament-wound glass fiber composite tubing exhibits high strength, dimensional stability and resistance to corrosion.
Roth offers filament winding automation, prepreg and towpreg equipment
Roth Composite Machinery is showcasing its competences in filament winding, prepreg and organic sheet production.
