Design & Tooling
Heat mapping simulation to improve AFP parts
An optical model developed for Coriolis Composites’ SimuReal AFP process simulation software enables verification of energy distributions during AFP to better define heating laws.
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Base Materials launches new polyurethane tooling board products for molding processes
Three new specialist products include BP600 medium-density and BP1200 and BP1700 abrasion-resistant, high-density PU tooling materials for vacuum forming, thermoforming, automotive modeling and more.
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Brighton Science unveils BConnect: The world's first surface intelligence platform
Next-generation solution combines diagnostic tools with data analytics to understand and prevent bonding and adhesion issues in composites and other industries.
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ATLAM combines composite tape laying, large-scale thermoplastic 3D printing in one printhead
CEAD, GKN Aerospace Deutschland and TU Munich enable additive manufacturing of large composite tools and parts with low CTE and high mechanical properties.
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Adaptive composite elements for building facades exhibited at JEC World 2023
University of Stuttgart institutes use carbon and glass fiber composites, robotic fabrication, biomimetic design and digial twin/control to demonstrate adaptive facade elements for future buildings.
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Innoptus Solar Team uses Jetcam software to optimize production of solar vehicle
The world title-holding, Belgium racing team is producing its tenth composites-intensive solar car using Jetcam Expert nesting software.
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Addyx carbon exoskeleton technology enables molded ribs inside hollow composite structures
Using a water-soluble mandrel, carbon exoskeleton opens paradigm for topology-optimized composites, cutting weight, manufacturing time and scrap rate.
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Volume Graphics releases CT scan data inspection software 2023.1
Volume Graphics 2023.1 software supports battery inspection and uses enhanced AI/machine learning in a new, easier interface.
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Artist Studio algorithm enables near-parallel curve creation on CAD surfaces
Cevotec introduces a novel parallel offset algorithm to its CAD-CAM software for the generation of equidistant curves from a master curve on arbitrary surfaces.
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Shimadzu XSeeker 8000 is designed for simplicity
The new user-friendly XSeeker 8000 benchtop X-ray CT system enables high functionality with a small footprint.
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