Optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composites
Approach developed by Tokyo University of Science for manufacturing carbon fibers with optimized orientation and thickness achieves more than a 5% weight reduction in fiber-reinforced materials.
Grace Nehls
Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld
Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
#biomaterials
Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
#automation
Apply Carbon France invests in new manufacturing facility for recycled carbon fiber
The 15,600-square-meter facility will integrate the former ELG Carbon Fibre’s short carbon fiber business to address the growing market for sustainable technical fibers.
#aramidfiber #sustainability
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
Videos / Podcasts
Robotic injection molding for functionalized composites
Anybrid enables compact, flexible hybrid injection molding/overmolding for smaller series and larger components.
#automation
Braided preforms and resin infusion for next-generation aerocomposites
Spintech shows significant cost and labor savings using its Smart Tooling, dry fiber preforms and RTM/VARTM technology on aircraft wing and inlet duct demonstrators.
#generalaviation #insidemanufacturing #braiding
Z-direction composite properties on an affordable, industrial scale
Boston Materials uses milled reclaimed carbon fibers to increase modulus, impact/delamination resistance and produce metals-like conductivity for EMI shielding, lightning strike protection, heat exchangers and more.
#trends #electronics #electricvehicles
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.
#hydrogen
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.
Porosity, voids and bridging in prepreg autoclave and vacuum bag-only laminates
Consideration of materials, methods and systems explores ways to reduce potential surface porosity, voids, resin-rich areas, bridging and other flaws in composite laminates.
#bmi #troubleshooter
Optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composites
Approach developed by Tokyo University of Science for manufacturing carbon fibers with optimized orientation and thickness achieves more than a 5% weight reduction in fiber-reinforced materials.
Teijin Ltd. joins Spirit AeroSystem Aerospace Innovation Centre
Teijin expects to collaborate with Spirit and other AIC members to enhance innovative technology capabilities, including composites, in the aerospace industry.
Basaltex reveals basalt fiber milestone for use in rail carriage interiors
Testing and development of basalt fiber, bioresin and rPET combo achieves rigidity, fire resistance and lightweight properties that meet railway application standards.
#biomaterials
Apply Carbon France invests in new manufacturing facility for recycled carbon fiber
The 15,600-square-meter facility will integrate the former ELG Carbon Fibre’s short carbon fiber business to address the growing market for sustainable technical fibers.
#aramidfiber #sustainability
Sigmatex approved for National Manufacturing Competitiveness Levels funding
Industry-led program serves to increase Sigmatex’s CFRP capability and competitiveness relative to the changing needs of the automotive sector.
Axiom Materials announces narrow slit tow prepregs for electric, CNG and hydrogen-powered vehicles
High-temperature carbon fiber tow prepregs are compatible with AFP and filament winding processes for the development of large structural parts such as lithium-ion battery containers or pressure vessels.
#electricvehicles #hydrogen
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: REINFORCEMENTS
CRP Technology highlights Windform RS composite material for powder bed fusion processes
Polyamide-based carbon fiber-filled composite provides enhances functionality, flexibility and speed in developing intricate 3D-printed parts.
Toray develops heat-dissipating CFRP material for flexible thermal management design
Internal graphite sheets and a porous, heat-conductive layer CFRP support attains a thermal conductivity above that of metals without compromising quality, properties.
Teijin Carbon Europe launches carbon fiber/PPS UD tape
The new Tenax prepregged tape with PPS matrix allows entry into new cost-sensitive markets while offering the typical TPUD advantages like resistance to chemicals and solvents, low flammability, storage or shipping at room temperature and recyclability.
#paek #peek
WH Lipex introduces single fiber applicator for glass fiber sizing implementation
Coating module individually displays glass fibers for complete fiber wetout and improved bonding capabilities.
#sizing
Covestro introduces 3D printing material made from recycled PET
Glass fiber-filled rPET suitable for high performance and structural applications using 3D pellet printing/fused granulate fabrication (FGF).
Lanxess introduces new water-based dispersions for glass fiber sizing
Expansion of Lanxess’ Trixene Aqua BI product family offers excellent crosslink and adhesion promoters for aqueous coating systems, improves sizing formulation chemical and mechanical resistance.
#sizing
