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Model-driven design and analysis for sustainable lightweight design
Fraunhofer IGCV uses graph-based design language for fast creation of design variants and simultaneous evaluation of ecological and economic performance along the entire life cycle.
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Riding pretty: Hybrid upper control arms move to pickups
Short-glass/PA6 with metallic inserts reduces mass, running torque, joint wear on the Ram 1500 half-ton pickup truck.
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The importance of resin selection
Explore how resins can affect a composite’s properties and why we should consider resin choice with the same significance as fiber.
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Download today's news from CAMX 2021: Thursday, Oct. 21
CW is reporting live from CAMX 2021 this week in Dallas, Texas. Read today’s show headlines covering the ACE Award winners and a host of interesting technologies for the composites industry.
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Download today's news from CAMX 2021: Wednesday, Oct. 20
CW is reporting live from CAMX 2021 this week in Dallas, Texas. Read today’s show headlines covering the CAMX Award winners, opening keynote speaker, innovative companies and technologies and more.
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L&L Reinforce L-9060: A new approach to fill and reinforce aerospace sandwich panels
L&L Products brings a new approach to fill and reinforce aerospace sandwich panels with L&L Reinforce L-9060. (Sponsored)
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Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 2
Potential for Type IV composite tanks in H2 refueling stations and distribution, plus targeted cost reductions and emerging technologies for tank recertification and monitoring.
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Download today's news from CAMX 2021: Tuesday, Oct. 19
CW is reporting live from CAMX 2021 this week in Dallas, Texas. Read today’s show headlines covering the upcoming keynote speaker, health and safety guidelines, ACE/CAMX award finalists and more.
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Collaborative Boeing-led project validates large-scale composite AM tooling
The U.S. Navy-funded program demonstrated a large-scale, autoclave-curable 3D-printed carbon fiber composite tool using a Thermwood LSAM machine.
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Contracting employment and production activity weigh on composites fabricators
Weak employment activity indicated by September readings compounds production supply chain woes.
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With CAMX, the composites industry takes a step back toward normal
The symbolism of CAMX is important for an industry and its members who are eager to reconnect on a personal and professional level.
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Thermoplastic composites at Oribi Composites: CW Trending, episode 4
Oribi Composites’ Matt Christensen discusses the origin of the Colorado-based thermoplastic composites fabricator, his role at the company, current products and programs, and the real potential for use of thermoplastic composites in wheels.
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