SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites
Collaborative R&D center at TU Delft develops sensor- and robot-based automation for Composites 4.0 manufacturing, including STUNNING project for welded assembly of a thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator.
WatchMikrosam celebrates commissioning of world's largest production line for CNG and hydrogen tanks
Turnkey project integrates four filament winding machines, two large ovens and multiple robotic lines and buffering stations to produce 60,000 tanks per year.
WatchHydrogen is poised to fuel composites growth, Part 2
Potential for Type IV composite tanks in H2 refueling stations and distribution, plus targeted cost reductions and emerging technologies for tank recertification and monitoring.
Read MoreThe Native Lab offers hands-on and online courses in composites
Training arm of engineering consultancy Managing Composites seeks to “make people native in composites.”
Read MoreLeonardo invests for the future, establishes pilot carbon fiber plant in Italy in collaboration with MAE
Part of government-supported project to innovate composites, pilot line will be operational in 2022 and enable testing of new precursors and process variations.
Read MoreRVmagnetics joins European Technology Chamber (EUTEC)
Slovak-based R&D and sensor technology company pursues opportunity to promote industrial innovation in a more institutionalized manner.
Read MoreAirbus X-Wing will test flapping wing tips, multifunctional trailing edges for future aircraft
Demonstrator will test 30%-scale version of 52-meter composite wing with electrically-powered actuating hinged wing tip for improved efficiency and decarbonization in flight.
WatchKVE Composites installs first commercial Mobile Induction Welding Cell (MIWC) at Daher
Flexible welding cell developed for coupon welding to facilitate process qualification of KVE INDUCT welding technology for thermoplastic composites.
Read MoreAMULET project aims to create new value chains for fiber-reinforced polymers and CMCs
R&D demonstration projects targeting current challenges in auto, aero, energy and building will be developed to reach TRL7 with the goal of accelerating industrial use of advanced lightweight materials.
Read MoreLeveraging 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.
WatchCosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
WatchXlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx
"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.
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