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High glass transition temperature, 100% bio-based thermoset resins for space composites
With the European Commission Restrictions Roadmap soon banning entire classes of chemical substances found in fossil fuel-based synthetic polymers, the space industry is looking to a chemical combination to produce competitive thermoset resins.
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Notched testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich open-hole compression test
A new ASTM-standardized open-hole compression test method seeks to determine the notch sensitivity of sandwich composites.
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Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 2
As biomimetic design continues to inform composites manufacturing, technologies like 3D printing, tailored fiber placement, braiding and filament winding prove strong candidates for making these structures a reality.
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CFRP telescopic mast technology adds height, performance to mobile police surveillance
CompoTech’s Compolift technology leverages automated filament winding to provide high-strength, high-stiffness extendable masts for use on mobile surveillance vehicles, boats and more.
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Composites Index rebounds in November
The GBI: Composites Fabricating closed November up nearly two points, registering expanding activity versus October’s close call with contraction.
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Virtek/Plataine: Integrating laser projection systems with AI-based cloud software
Sean Francoz, Director of Product Management at ViRTEK and Avner Ben-Bassat, President & CEO of Plataine discuss their partnership centered around automated laser projection solutions and AI-based cloud software. Their partnership hopes to improve on-time delivery as well as quality control for aerospace manufacturers.
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Novel dry tape for liquid molded composites
MTorres seeks to enable next-gen aircraft and open new markets for composites with low-cost, high-permeability tapes and versatile, high-speed production lines.
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The state of recycled carbon fiber
As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
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Reading the Boeing tea leaves
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says not to expect a new aircraft before 2035. What are aerocomposites fabricators supposed to make of that?
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New polymer expands composites options in demanding environments
Aromatic thermosetting copolyester offers unique properties, availability in multiple form factors.
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Thermoset-thermoplastic joining, natural fibers enable sustainability-focused brake cover
Award-winning motorcycle brake disc cover showcases potential for KTM Technologies’ Conexus joining technology and flax fiber composites.
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Plant tour: Avel Robotics, Lorient, France
From AFP hydrofoils to more efficient aircraft parts, Avel uses digital design, multiprocess production and a rule-breaking approach for complex 4D composites.
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