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Customized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers
As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.
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Converting from hand layup to open mold spray-up process
In this Digital Demo, Sam Cruz, MVP's Senior Product Manager, talks about how to convert from hand lay-up process to spraying fiberglass and offers an overview of the benefits. (Sponsored)
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The outlook for carbon fiber supply and demand
The picture painted at Carbon Fiber 2021 concerning the current supply and demand for carbon fiber indicates an in-flux, rapidly changing environment across a majority of end markets.
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Fraunhofer IPT develops thermoplastic composites in hydrogen storage, engine blades and more
Active in laser-assisted tape winding and in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites since 1988, the IPT in Aachen, Germany continues to push new materials, applications and Composites 4.0 digital processing.
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Plant tour: ATC Manufacturing, Post Falls, Idaho, U.S.
ATC is at the top of the list when it comes to thermoplastic composites and aerostructures manufacturing. CW explains why.
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All-electric motor boat tests the waters for recycled carbon fiber
RS Sailing aimed to create a fully electric, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) that is produced as sustainably as possible. A few iterations later, the Pulse 63 is ready to hit the water.
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A second look at cobonded tapered scarf repairs for composite structures
Composites repairs, such as cobonded tapered scarf repairs, seek to sufficiently restore structural loads so that components perform without failure
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In-situ composites sensors for increased production rates, smart processes and life cycle monitoring
Com&Sens FBG sensors are embedded into pressure vessels, rudders and bridges, with new edge and surface connection technology, aimed at cost-effective serial production and monitoring of composite structures.
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Composite ring frame improves safety, cost for workhorse helicopter
Airbus Helicopters replaces aluminum primary structure with CFRP using multi-piece preform and single-shot infusion.
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Composites testing as part of a building block approach, Part 2: Upper building block levels
Testing under the upper levels of the building block approach for composites design depends on the structure’s application and complexity.
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The other composites industry supply chain challenge: Talent
A major topic of discussion during in-person events this year revolved around supply chain disruptions, as well as cultivating new employees. Now, more than ever, it’s important to spread the word on composite industry’s positive collective future.
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Composite tooling as an enabler for next generation adoption of composite materials
Toray Advanced Composites, with new product innovation, is enabling the high performance engineering industries of the future to achieve more efficient, greener designs. (Sponsored)
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