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SAMPE’s new CTO, Raj Manchanda: CW Trending Episode 6
SAMPE’s new chief technology officer, Raj Manchanda, talks to CW’s editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan about taking the technical reigns at the composites industry’s most technologically intense organization. Manchanda also talks about his path to SAMPE and the upcoming SAMPE Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum, Jan. 26-27 in Huntington Beach, Calif., U.S.
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Carbon fiber in automotive: At a dead end?
For decades, carbon fiber has failed to break through into mainstream automotive applications as the composites industry has hoped it would. Alternative composite applications suggest future opportunities still remain bright.
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Easing supply chain constraints may open production flow
Inflated supplier delivery readings have made a significant decline in November, pointing to a slow, if not steady, improvement in the supply chain.
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How ultrasonic testing can find flaws in composite materials
As composite applications expand, so does the demand for more capable inspection systems. Ultrasound has proven to be effective when it comes to in-depth, sophisticated testing.
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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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