Shift2Rail issues call for molding tools to produce composite door, interiors demonstrators
Tenders for molding tools in EU project to manufacture composites using compression molding process or equivalent due by April 22, 2021.
Read MoreINVENT GmbH demonstrates sensor network for structural monitoring on composite railcar structures
Patented DuraAct technology uses piezo-ceramics to detect damage in Deutsche Bahn train side skirts as part of faWaSiS research project.
WatchCompPair closes seed funding to advance composite self-healing technology
EPFL spin-off company has launched HealTech which repairs composite damage in one minute by applying heat.
WatchImpact tests on RAMSSES ship hull demonstrator show resilience of composites
Damen Shipbuilding and project consortium partners test 6-meter-high, resin-infused composite hull section.
WatchENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
WatchBÜFA Thermoplastic Composites offers B-PREG natural fiber-based semi-finished products
Portfolio expanded to include flax fiber/polypropylene UD prepreg tapes, woven prepregs and flax fabrics.
Read MoreContactless measurement of temperature, pressure in composites
Magnetic microwires enable contactless measurement of temperature and pressure during cure and in service.
WatchNovotech launches SEAGULL hybrid-electric, composites-intensive aircraft
Novel folding-wing, urban air mobility platform begins work toward certification.
WatchOrbital Composites to demonstrate containerized 3D printing robots for AM wind blade manufacture
Project aims to demonstrate additive manufacturing of >100-meter-long composite wind blades with >25% reduced cost.
Read MoreAnisoprint launches Aura 2.1 slicing software for continuous fiber 3D printing
New features include “masks” giving users greater control over fiber reinforcement in an easy-to-visualize manner.
Read MoreCarbon Axis XCell strengthens AFP capabilities at Compositadour
New robotic cell will expand testing, prototyping and pre-series production for industries looking to automate composites preforming.
WatchAnalySwift and University of Central Florida work with NASA to develop thin-ply composites
Materials will be characterized and performance modeled for wide array of aircraft and space applications.
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