Teijin Carbon Europe, UK NCC strengthen carbon fiber partnership
As a Tier 2 partner, Teijin Carbon Europe plans to provide carbon fiber non-crimp fabrics, thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials.
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Assistant Editor, CompositesWorld & MoldMaking Technology
Westlake Plastics, Environmental Composites launch thermoformable carbon fiber composite
Aerolite Carbon is an advanced carbon fiber/thermoplastic material designed for fast, large-volume parts manufacture on existing equipment.
CompositesWorld and ITHEC partner for thermoplastic composites 3-day virtual event
With maximum interactivity, leading TPC event focuses on manufacturing and 3D printing forum powered by CW.
Hexcel applies additive manufacturing to unmanned aerial vehicle systems
Hexcel’s HexAM process produces stiff, lightweight and complex components that are often too expensive or impossible to produce.
#pekk
Lehvoss NA, Forward Engineering NA collaborate on 3D printing
The collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products.
#workforcedevelopment
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Composites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car
#focusondesign #sheetmoldingcompound #precursor
Videos / Podcasts
Electroimpact’s 6-axis continuous fiber 3D printer, one part of future multi-functional manufacturing cell
The Scalable Composite Robotic Additive Manufacturing (SCRAM) system 3D prints with continuous fiber tape or filament and seamlessly swaps end effectors for large-scale pellet deposition and CNC machining.
#trends #outofautoclave
Swinburne University and CSIRO's Industry 4.0 Testlab for Composite Additive Manufacturing
Australia and Germany collaborate to build Composites 4.0 production line for competitive advantage in next-gen manufacturing and workforce.
#trends #outofautoclave #pekk
3D printing large composite molds with a 5-axis CNC machine
Hungarian manufacturer uses CEAD Robot Extruder to cut composite tooling time and cost.
#cuttingtools #layup #application
Industrial production line for recycling thermoplastic polymers and composites into organosheet
ThermoPRIME and Thermosaïc technologies recycle plastic and composite waste via modular, flexible equipment.
#cuttingtools #sustainability #peek
Proving out LM PAEK welding for Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator
Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project will manufacture lower thermoplastic fuselage while MECATESTERS will test Toray LM PAEK in conduction and induction welding for parameters, cyclic loading, aging and environmental effects .
#peek #paek #composites4_0
STELIA Aerospace participates in AILE project with Bombardier
STELIA Aéronautique Canada’s R&T teams will lead the project to build a thermoplastic composite trailing edge flap as a testbed for Bombardier.
#workforcedevelopment #stelia
Episode 30: Gary Sharpless, Concordia Fibers, Boston Materials Inc.
Composites industry veteran and marketing advisor Gary Sharpless discusses his more than 35 years in the industry and his current advisory roles with Concordia Fibers and Boston Materials.
#layup #outofautoclave #medical
Recycled thermoplastic composite rotorcraft access panel takes flight
Designed as part of the TPC-Cycle program, the flight-tested panel demonstrates a lighter, cost-effective, sustainable thermoplastic composite application.
#application #sustainability #autoclave
Teijin Carbon Europe, UK NCC strengthen carbon fiber partnership
As a Tier 2 partner, Teijin Carbon Europe plans to provide carbon fiber non-crimp fabrics, thermoset and thermoplastic prepreg materials.
#nextgenaerospace #wingoftomorrow
CompositesWorld and ITHEC partner for thermoplastic composites 3-day virtual event
With maximum interactivity, leading TPC event focuses on manufacturing and 3D printing forum powered by CW.
Hexcel applies additive manufacturing to unmanned aerial vehicle systems
Hexcel’s HexAM process produces stiff, lightweight and complex components that are often too expensive or impossible to produce.
#pekk
Lehvoss NA, Forward Engineering NA collaborate on 3D printing
The collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products.
#workforcedevelopment
Roth Composite Machinery becomes AZL partner for winding technology study
Roth Composites Machinery will support the joint study to evaluate potential composite technologies for composite pressure tanks.
#workforcedevelopment
TPRC investigates AFP in-situ consolidation alternative
The two-step process involves deposition of thermoplastic prepreg via AFP, followed by vacuum-bag-only (VBO). Research has already been completed in the qualitative stage.
#automation #outofautoclave
The industrialization of thermoplastic epoxy
Fast-processing composites that are strong yet tough, thermoformable, reformable, recyclable and even FST-compliant save cost in aircraft and rail equipment.
#workinprogress #regulation #aramidfiber
NEW PRODUCTS: THERMOPLASTICS
Westlake Plastics, Environmental Composites launch thermoformable carbon fiber composite
Aerolite Carbon is an advanced carbon fiber/thermoplastic material designed for fast, large-volume parts manufacture on existing equipment.
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Vectorply
Vectorply Corp. is highlighting its custom composite reinforcement fabrics for a range of markets and applications.
#camx
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Toray Advanced Composites
Toray Advanced Composites is featuring its latest product developments in thermoset and thermoplastic technologies.
#paek #camx
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Toray Performance Materials Corp.
Toray Performance Materials Corp. is featuring its line of high-performance, high-volume, carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials.
#camx #medical #weaving
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: DH Sutherland
DH Sutherland is introducing technologies for chemical application and the manufacture of protective armor.
#aramidfiber #weaving #camx
CAMX 2020 exhibit preview: AGC Chemicals
AGC Chemicals Americas' mPLASTICS are new fluoropolymer-modified compounds to enhance the performance of carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
#camx #outofautoclave #peek