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Out of Autoclave

Rocket module manufactured with in-situ consolidation survives first flight test

A carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRP) module developed at the Technical University of Munich survived its first launch — and a “hard landing” — in March.

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CAMX

Download today's news from CAMX: Wednesday, Sept. 25

CW is reporting live from CAMX 2019 this week in Anaheim, California. Read today’s show headlines including a recap of the keynote speaker, award winners and more.

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Aerospace

Fiberglass industrial fan manufacturer builds on tradition

Collaboration produces large diameter low noise application composite axial flow fan.

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Aerospace

Automated joining of hybrid metal-thermoplastic composite structures

The FlexHyJoin production cell combines surface structuring, induction and laser joining and NDT for automotive mass production.

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CAMX Awards, ACE nominees span material, process types

There are two parts competitions at CAMX, the CAMX Awards and ACMA’s Awards in Composites Excellence (ACE).

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CAMX

What to eat near the Anaheim Convention Center

Looking for a spot to plan a quick business lunch or nearby dinner? Here are a few of the breakfast, lunch and dinner options closest to the Convention Center.

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Make connections at Innovation Park

Organized into the Connection Zone and the New Exhibitor Zone, this area is set off from the exhibit floor in the back of Hall D.

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Aerospace

SAMPE honors three Fellow Award winners

SAMPE recognized three more members by honoring them with the organization’s prestigious Fellow Award, given for distinguished contributions in the fields of materials and processes.

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CAMX

Download today's news from CAMX 2019: Tuesday, Sept. 24

CW is reporting live from CAMX 2019 this week in Anaheim, California. Read today’s show headlines about the keynote speaker from Protolabs and award nominees.

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Out of Autoclave

Automotive composites draw international crowd to Detroit

19th SPE ACCE features broad technology overview of evolving automotive composites industry.

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Aerospace

Composites Index contraction slowed in August

The Index indicated expansionary readings in production, supplier deliveries and exports, but was pulled lower by employment, new orders and backlogs.   

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Carbon Fibers

Thermoplastics in the quest for aerospace weight savings

Safran Cabin, Victrex and Tri-Mack Plastics collaborate to migrate an aerospace storage bin from aluminum to an overmolded thermoplastic composite. The result proves the promise of thermoplastics in aerospace interiors.

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