Ginger Gardiner

Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor

Reducing the cost of continuous fiber 3D printing materials

DLR has developed a novel approach to produce thermoplastic impregnated fibers for lower cost versus current slit-tape materials.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine's new Practicum-Optimum AI algorithm optimizes production scheduling

Self-learning algorithm achieves reportedly unprecedented levels of optimized KPIs and schedule practicalization.

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Aerospace

CTC GmbH and KTM E-Technologies develop innovative joining technologies for urban air mobility

Partnership develops lightweight approaches including Conexus technology for robotic ultrasonic welding of CFRP laminates.

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Carbon Fibers

ÉireComposites, Manna and NUIG to develop carbon fiber composite drone airframe

The aim to develop additive manufacturing and automation technologies for high-volume manufacturing of drones for 36% reduction in cost per drone.

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Sustainability

Bostik launches new offerings in high-performance specialty hot melt pellet, powder, web and film adhesives

With acquisition of Prochimir and Fixatti, Bostik aims to emphasize sustainability as one-stop solutions provider for global thermobonding market.

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ATL/AFP

Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures

ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.

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Aerospace

Adapting composites 3D printing to evolving needs

Continuous fiber printing pioneer increases print cell options, size, hybridization and simulation capability for expanded applications.

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Deutsche Aircraft and H2FLY join forces to explore hydrogen powered flight

First flight of Dornier 328 demonstrator with fuel cell planned for 2025 to display potential for climate-neutral regional flights.

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ATL/AFP

UT Austin installs Addcomposites AFP-XS with laser for in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites

Modular, compact and versatile AFP system to help University of Texas explore thermoplastic composites technologies.

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Lockheed Martin Australia and Omni Tanker develop new composite tanks for cryogenic fuels

Partnership aims to commercialize Type IV and V tanks using patented OmniBIND technology for Lockheed Martin and NASA applications.

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Volocopter secures EASA production approval, acquires DG Flugzeugbau’s manufacturing operations

UAM pioneer will integrate renowned composite glider manufacturer and 10-year partner while sailplane ops will continue as DG Aviation

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EmpowerAX strengthens accessibility to continuous fiber 3D printing

Platform joins technology users and providers to work on standards, tests and frameworks for faster, lower-cost evaluation and implementation of additive extrusion technologies for industrial parts.

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