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Biggest hurdles for automotive composites
Patrick Blanchard, global technical leader – composites at Ford Motor Co., discussed at SPE ACCE three major hurdles composite materials face.
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Pressure sensors for high volume RTM molding
A new Work in Progress article examines the use of in-mold pressure sensors to control mold filling in high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM).
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Ferrari Land features FRP cladding
A total of 800 individual FRP parts were hand layup molded by specialist architectural façades and parts fabricator Look Composites.
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High-speed 3D printing with fiber reinforcement
Italy-based CMS has partnered with Fraunhofer IWU to develop a high-speed, extrusion-based process for the 3D printing of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts. Video included.
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IBEX 2017 show report
Increased attendance and exhibitors despite Irma, continued delivery of latest in composite technologies for marine industry.
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Reconfigurable tooling: Revolutionizing composites manufacturing
Shape-changing molds eliminate tooling for large 3D panels while automated assembly fixtures go modular, using metrology to reduce cost and shimming.
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SMC + D-LFT: A hybrid box for the Gen 2 Ridgeline
D-LFT optimizes vertical component functionality while first use of weatherable SMC eliminates paint, reduces mass and stands up to tough-duty use.
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German students win second SpaceX Hyperloop competition
Student group from the Technical University of Munich sets new Hyperloop speed record and wins second SpaceX Pod Competition.
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Another win on a carbon composite SUP - Update
CW’s June 2017 Focus on Design story was about the design and creation of a custom carbon composite racing SUP or stand-up paddleboard (that led to a similar production SUP for consumers) for paddle athlete Travis Grant. Grant just won this year’s Molokai to Oahu race, on a new carbon fiber SUP, and set a world record.
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Carbon Fiber: GM's Mark Voss to discuss composite's path forward
Mark Voss, engineering group manager, body structures advanced composites, at General Motors, will be a keynoter at CW’s Carbon Fiber conference in November and discuss the company’s history of implementing composites in its vehicles.
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CAMX 2017 rescheduled: Dec. 12-14, 2017
After postponing CAMX 2017 due to Hurricane Irma, the Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) will be held Dec. 12-14, 2017, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, US.
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IBEX will take place as scheduled in Tampa
Show producers said this decision was made after conversations with vendors and service providers, including confirmation there is no damage to the Tampa Convention Center.
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