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Multilayer thermoplastic tapes, AFP and resin infusion for more democratic composites
Novotech advances new materials and more affordable automated processes for small aircraft and beyond
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Pratt & Whitney to produce advanced metal and CMC turbine airfoils in North Carolina
New 1 million-square-foot production facility follows CMC R&D center and publicized strategy for next-gen engines.
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Fatigue testing of composites
Fatigue testing may be performed at multiple points during the design of a composite structure. A focus on small-specimen level fatigue test methods, however, suggests a need for more testing method standardization.
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3D-printed prefab homes aim to disrupt construction market
California startup Mighty Buildings’ award-winning prefabricated building production process relies on large-format 3D printing, UV-curable resins, digital design and automation.
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ORNL develops 3D-printed composite machine base
In a recently reported project from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, carbon fiber and large-format 3D printing were used to help create a solution for machine tool outsourcing.
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The Gardner Editors' Great Big 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Our hand-picked holiday gift guide for the composite lovers, Metalworkers, Machinists, Mold Makers, Processors, Welders, Finishers, Engineers and Makers in your life.
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Multifunctional epoxy formulations show potential for future composite manufacturing
Study results from Swinburne University show highly increased cure time as well as reduced cure temperatures. Further research hopes to enable faster, higher-volume composites 3D printing and other processes.
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Future composite manufacturing - AFP and Additive Manufacturing
TU Munich symposium explores how these technologies are merging and reviews R&D that is creating a path forward.
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2020 CW Top Shops recognizes top-performing facilities
CW's second annual Top Shops benchmarking survey helps composites fabricators put their operations into perspective and illuminates top-ranking facilities.
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And the winners are...
As 2020 comes to an end, CW Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan takes a look at the stories over the last 12 months that garnered the most attention on the CW website.
Read MoreTech Table: Compression molding machines
CW’s third Tech Table represents compression molding machine data collected from information provided by suppliers.
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South Korean carbon fiber recycling start-up scales up
With plans for growth, CATACK-H claims its solvolysis-based recycling process can reclaim high-quality fibers and resins from materials and finished parts.
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