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Composites 4.0

Automated Preforming, Part 7: Fill Gesellschaft

Fill automates preforming for 1-min cycle time overmolded thermoplastic automotive parts but supplies automation throughout aero- and autocomposites process chains.

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Aerospace

Musings about heat shields

NASA’s Orion capsule employs an ablative material based on the same heat shield coating used for the Apollo missions.

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Core

A fascinating inside look at a marine design – three decades ago

Fabricated by Gougeon Manufacturing in 1990, Incognito is a composite catamaran that’s still setting speed records and besting much newer craft.

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Adhesives

New horizons in welding thermoplastic composites

Latest developments in qualification, production and applications for aerospace and automotive.

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Aerospace

Roth filament winder to facilitate major Ariane 6 weight/cost cuts

One of the world’s largest filament winding systems will soon begin manufacturing components for the Ariane 6 space launch vehicle, which is expected to transport satellites into Earth orbit for the European Space Agency (ESA) as early as 2020.

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Aerospace

Q&A: Michael Del Pero, managing director, FocalPoint Partners

Editor’s note: The highly dynamic nature of the composites industry makes it a strong target for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity from a variety of companies and investors eager to be a part of the industry’s growth.

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Aerospace

Brexit and US/China trade war aside, aeromarket to surge

In the lead-up to the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow (held July 16-22 in Farnborough, UK), aerospace industry pundits were asking a lot of worried questions. But when the show started, none of that seemed to matter in the light of OEM market predictions.

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Carbon Fibers

Hell’s Bay skiff redesign repeats win in clean water benefit race

Open sea boat racing has proven a perennially fruitful opportunity for boat designers and builders to hone their composites skills, and the recent third running of the Skiff Challenge — a 1,600-mile endurance race around the Florida coastline, was no exception.

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Adhesives

Heatshield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET): A broader mission

3D woven fabric enables scalable, tailorable heatshield that cuts cost, boosts performance for future spacecraft.

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Construction

Graphene goes industrial without a bang

SWNT-based filler prevents tank explosions without limiting product performance.

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Autoclave

The International 14: High-tech but still accessible

Naval architect Paul Bieker and Henderson Boat Co. team take this venerable marine racing class to a more affordable performance/cost combination.

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Ketones

Welding thermoplastic composites

Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.

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