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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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CAMX Preview 2021: Introducing Park Place and The Hub
With anticipation ramping up for CAMX 2021, show organizers have unveiled a new destination spot on the show floor designed to better connect those attending the event.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Synthene
Synthene promotes a range of its PU resin and elastomer products, including HPE, PRF100, PRA794 and Cristal HRI 35.
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Refrigerated railcar floor expands composites horizons
TrinityRail, in an effort to update a 20-year-old design, seizes the opportunity to apply composites in a structural application in its refrigerated railcar. It’s a first for the rail and composites industry.
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Leveraging motorsports composites for next-gen rotorcraft
FastCan consortium integrates hollow, solid and cored CFRP into single-cure, single-piece canopy for reduced weight and cost.
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Increasing the composite stack: Co-molding of dissimilar materials
This demo introduces the concept of co-molding with thermoset composites to improve the final part performance. (Sponsored)
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Hydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 1
Applications abound for composite tanks to store compressed H2 gas, but challenges exist in cost, size, efficiency and limited carbon fiber capacity.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview compilation, Part 1
CompositesWorld offers a preview of some of the exhibits and products that will be featured at CAMX 2021.
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Avoiding the pitfalls of vacuum infusion processing
Understand the fundamentals of vacuum infusion processing (VIP), including pressure, permeability and race tracking, to prevent issues and produce consistent results.
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