Ginger Gardiner

Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor

Prepregs

EU project “ComMUnion” develops industrial process for hybrid metal and polymer-matrix composites

Laser textured steel is joined with continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic stiffeners using  laser-assisted tape placement for joined structure without adhesives.

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Wind/Energy

Aditya Birla Chemicals acquires recyclable thermoset technology from Connora Technologies

The acquisition of Connora's Recyclamine technology enables end-of-life recyclability and zero-waste manufacturing to global epoxy customers.

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Thermoplastics

HUESKER develops W8SVR Neolaminate, refinement of organosheets

Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composite offers up to 20% less weight or 35% higher flexural stiffness.

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Sustainability

Leonardo produces two demonstrators for Clean Sky 2’s Composite Fuselage project

Full-scale structure and cabin interiors barrels prove out low-cost, lightweight composites plus innovative manufacturing, assembly and structural health monitoring.

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NDI

Clean Sky 2’s PASSARO project targets one-shot OOA composite cockpit

Synergies with MOSHO project for NDT, repair and also developing cobots for 70% cut in cycle time.

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Adhesives

Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools

Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.

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Automotive

Lightyear One prototype solar car uses carbon fiber to help meet 725-km range

2021 production to be followed by future models for autonomous, fleet and lower-cost/higher-volume markets.

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Adhesives

Cutting the cost and time of tooling for composites

New 360 material achieves CFRP/Invar tool performance with less investment.

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Automation

VABO Composites to build superstructure, mast for Royal Van Lent yacht

Lightweight marine composites production to be further advanced using robotic automation.

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Institut de Soudure Groupe optimizes production control for large-sized composite parts

Partnership with aerostructures supplier Duqueine installs thermography to reduce inspection time and cost.

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Feature

Nanomaterial types and definitions

Nanomaterials range in size, material, characteristics and usage in composites manufacturing. Provided here are types and definitions of those currently available.

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Nanomaterials: Products, supply chain mature for next-gen composites

Development spans 3D and thermoplastic nanocomposites, nano-CMCs for hypersonics and nanomaterials safety and toxicity.

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