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Overmolded hybrid parts open new composites markets
A process that combines continuous carbon fiber-reinforced PAEK with chopped fiber/PEEK overmolding is making inroads in the aerospace market. Parts that previously could not be produced cost-effectively from composites can now be made at less cost than their metal counterparts.
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Composites Index improves on employment, new orders
The Composites Index moved higher in November with a reading of 49.4.
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Recycled carbon fiber on the rails
Aiming to increase the cost-weight viability of carbon fiber-reinforced composite structural components in railway vehicles, a prototype rail bogie prominently features recycled carbon fiber.
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Ford to turn McDonald's coffee waste into sustainable autocomposites
Ford Motor Co. has teamed up with McDonald’s to turn the fast-food chain’s coffee chaff into automotive headlamp housings and other commercial car parts.
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Scottish rocket facility unveils advanced materials production methods
Orbex offered a peek into its Scotland-based rocket facility, unveiling its carbon fiber winding equipment and 3D printed single piece rocket engines, as well as its new Mission Control Centre.
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Composites Index contracts on weak exports
The Composites Index experienced further contraction in business activity in October, with a reading of 48.3, led by steep contraction in export orders.
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'Tis the season
Looking for a carbon fiber gift this holiday season? Here are a couple of ideas including a wallet-sized folding tripod.
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Connecting composites to steel
Hyconnect combines glass and steel fibers with welding to lightweight structures.
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3D printed composites with 60% fiber, less than 1% voids
9T Labs advances continuous carbon fiber 3D printing for industrial series structural components.
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Composite deck reduces river ship draft
SAERTEX worked with shipbuilder Neptun Werft to build a composite superstructure to cut weight 45% vs. steel in a river cruiser.
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Removing barriers to lightweighting ships with composites
EU consortia propel large demonstrators, new technology and affordable certification.
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