October 2024 Issue

October

October 2024

Digital Edition
Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Cover Story

Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential

Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.

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Features

Featured articles from the October 2024 issue of CompositesWorld

Avoiding pitfalls in the design of LFAM composite components

Avoiding pitfalls in the design of LFAM composite components

Recoat temperature, part orientation and bead geometry are some key design variables to consider for a successful and reliable large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) process.

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Composite materials, design enable challenging Corvette exterior components

Composite materials, design enable challenging Corvette exterior components

General Motors and partners Premix-Hadlock and Albar cite creative engineering and a move toward pigmented sheet molding compound (SMC) to produce cosmetic components that met strict thermal requirements.

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Composites activity still contracting, but slower than previous month
Economics

Composites activity still contracting, but slower than previous month

Future business outlook has improved but most other measures have continued contraction or remain “flat.”

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Making an effort to move industry forward
Editorial

Making an effort to move industry forward

A reflection on the insights, connections and collaboration afforded by attending composite industry events like SPE ACCE and CAMX.

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Modeling and characterization of crushable composite structures

Modeling and characterization of crushable composite structures

How the predictive tool “CZone” is applied to simulate the axial crushing response of composites, providing valuable insights into their use for motorsport applications.

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Novel insert technology enables arc stud welding with composites

Novel insert technology enables arc stud welding with composites

FAUSST technology enables fast, reliably welded connection of metal components in composite structures.

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Post Cure: Natural mineral fiber biocomposite via AFP enhances implant integration
Medical

Post Cure: Natural mineral fiber biocomposite via AFP enhances implant integration

Arctic Biomaterials produces high-quality composite biomaterials incorporating a natural mineral fiber that is useful in medical and healthcare-related fields.

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Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking
Work In Progress

Streamlining aerospace composites operations with RFID tracking

Tier 1 Sekisui Aerospace’s implementation of RFID tracking, sensors and Xemelgo software at two of its production facilities led to increased productivity, eliminating bottlenecks and reducing labor costs.

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Understanding Shot Peening

Understanding Shot Peening

A look inside shot peening — a process of “hammering” of work pieces with precisely defined blast media.

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Airtech International
Airtech International Inc.
Airtech International Inc.
Airtech International Inc.