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ROVICORE™ – the leading Closed Mold Solution
ROVICORE is a reinforcement made with a synthetic non-woven core and chopped glass fibers mechanically stitched together.
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VectorFusion™ Reinforcements Utilized with CCP Composites’ OptiPLUS® Resin for Infused Tooling Applications
With recent advances in CCP Composites’ OptiPLUS® infusion grade, low viscosity, shrink-controlled polyester resin, and the proper selection of Vectorply reinforcements, mold building can be greatly reduced from weeks to only a day or two.
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Vectorply Corporation Introduces Heaviest VectorUltra Product
Vectorply Corporation is pleased to introduce the latest product addition to the VectorUltra line of advanced composite reinforcements. The 94 oz/yd² carbon quadraxial fabric, named C-4QX 9400, is an all-standard modulus carbon fiber quasi-isotropic reinforcement fabric that is excellent fit for tooling, panel, and thick section advanced composite applications.
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Composites activity expands for third straight month
Production may struggle under slowing new orders and supply chain challenges.
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What is the role of composites in electric vehicles?
Governments and automakers are sending clear signals that electric vehicles are the future. Lightweighting EVs with composites seems obvious, but Dale Brosius says there are more opportunities not to be missed.
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Flexible carbon fiber plates enable high-performance footwear
Carbitex’s flexible carbon fiber/thermoplastic composite plates use creative engineering to eliminate design compromises in athletic footwear.
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Bespoke process produces composite brake pedal every minute
Three composite materials are used to create structural composite member that meets demanding mechanical requirements.
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Thermoplastic composite structure replaces metals on safety-critical brake pedals
First all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group are lighter, stiffer, stronger and offer improved driving haptics.
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Multilayer thermoplastic tapes, AFP and resin infusion for more democratic composites
Novotech advances new materials and more affordable automated processes for small aircraft and beyond
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Pratt & Whitney to produce advanced metal and CMC turbine airfoils in North Carolina
New 1 million-square-foot production facility follows CMC R&D center and publicized strategy for next-gen engines.
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Fatigue testing of composites
Fatigue testing may be performed at multiple points during the design of a composite structure. A focus on small-specimen level fatigue test methods, however, suggests a need for more testing method standardization.
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3D-printed prefab homes aim to disrupt construction market
California startup Mighty Buildings’ award-winning prefabricated building production process relies on large-format 3D printing, UV-curable resins, digital design and automation.
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