Liftgate design puts modified filament winding to the test
Heavily modified winding process produces light, structural support frame for performance-critical liftgate.
Peggy Malnati
Contributing Writer
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
#insidemanufacturing #frprebar #infrastructure
Mar-Ball, Lattice Composites merge to extend epoxy capabilities
The integrated merger will create new opportunities for epoxy-based products and material solutions in the composites industry.
#workforcedevelopment
AOC acquires Czech Republic UPR manufacturing operations
The acquisition enables AOC to significantly extend its manufacturing footprint, and further adds to the company’s global presence.
Moi Composites debuts 3D-printed glass fiber boat
Moi used its patented CFM 3D printing technology for depositing continuous fibers impregnated with thermosetting resin to develop MAMBO’s unique design.
#automation #continuousfiberAM
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
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
#insidemanufacturing #frprebar #infrastructure
3D printing large composite molds with a 5-axis CNC machine
Hungarian manufacturer uses CEAD Robot Extruder to cut composite tooling time and cost.
#layup #application #cuttingtools
Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools
Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.
#infrastructure #discontinuousfiber #cuttingtools
Composite rebar for future infrastructure
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
#insidemanufacturing #frprebar #infrastructure
Mar-Ball, Lattice Composites merge to extend epoxy capabilities
The integrated merger will create new opportunities for epoxy-based products and material solutions in the composites industry.
#workforcedevelopment
AOC acquires Czech Republic UPR manufacturing operations
The acquisition enables AOC to significantly extend its manufacturing footprint, and further adds to the company’s global presence.
Moi Composites debuts 3D-printed glass fiber boat
Moi used its patented CFM 3D printing technology for depositing continuous fibers impregnated with thermosetting resin to develop MAMBO’s unique design.
#automation #continuousfiberAM
Sky Advanced Materials fabrics win DNV-GL type approval
Certification for Hungary-based Sky Advanced Materials covers use of fabrics made with Zoltek PX35 50k tow carbon fiber combined with epoxy or vinyl ester.
Scott Bader acquires Summit Composites Pty Ltd
Newly formed Scott Bader Australia Pty Ltd. will continue distributing Scott Bader resins, gel coats and adhesives to the Australian market.
#adhesives
Brazilian composites sector shows third consecutive year of growth
Maxiquim’s recent study notes that the transportation and electric sectors are responsible for $560 million in revenue.
#windblades #adhesives #layup
Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.
#discontinuousfiber #generalmotors #precursor
NEW PRODUCTS: POLY/VINYL ESTERS
INEOS Composites’ Aropol resin emphasizes cosmetics, low shrinkage
Aropol LP 67400 unsaturated polyester resin is suited for above-water-line marine and pontoon small parts, as well as RV parts.
#outofautoclave
JEC World 2018 preview: Scott Bader
Scott Bader will introduce their Crestafire range of fire, smoke and toxic fume performance products at JEC WORLD in Paris.
#adhesives