Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automotive

Composite railway transom installation to replace timber alternatives

University of Southern Queensland researchers, in collaboration with Austrak, evaluate real-time conditions of FRP and water-based materials used on new Australian rainlway transoms.

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Saertex presents joint innovations in rail during Stadler, Tallers Xuquer workshop

The textile reinforcement manufacturer was invited to Spain to present its composite materials for use in the rail sector through a four-day workshop.

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Automotive

CRP 3D printing composites optimize Formula SAE team’s racing performance

Long-term CRP USA and UVic Formula Racing partnership has culminated in the development of versatile, durable carbon fiber-filled components that continue deliver on the track.

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ATL/AFP

IFW’s AFP installation enhances thermoplastic structure production

Commissioned AddComposites AFP manufacturing cells with humm3 flashlamps are located at IFW’s Stade and Garbsen facilities to expand R&D services.

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Global consortium to bring high-value LFAM to the U.K.

The Evo One LFAM project will develop and commercialize a more supportive AM platform, which will include continuous fiber capabilities in the future, to increase accessibility for U.K. companies. 

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Heating platens deliver precise, uniform compression molding temperature control

CAMX 2023: Venango Machine features MultiZone heating platens with a control system included, capable of reducing mold surface temperature variation by almost 400% during the compression molding process.

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Aska A5 flying car achieves flight testing milestone

The fly-and-drive technology — capable of driving on public roads in addition to VTOL and STOL flight — makes progress after receiving FAA special airworthiness certification.

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Nano3Dprint expands 3D printer distribution to Taiwan 

Distribution of multi-material printer using chopped carbon fiber and a dual-dispensing printer in Asia is led by second partner Collimage International.

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Optima 3D demonstrates new 3D weaving technology for ASCC

U.K. company will install compact system with innovative shuttle and digital twin capability for soft and hard composite structures at University of Maine’s new textile lab.  

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CAMX

Software platform helps understand complex composite microstructures

CAMX 2023: Avizo Software, developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific is a visualization and analysis software for materials characterization and quality control.

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SMC simulation tool enhances design optimization

CAMX 2023: FiRMA, Engenuity’s new approach to SMC, uses a predictive technique that accurately reflects material properties and determine the performance range an SMC part or structure will exhibit.

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Aerospace

On the radar: Proliferation of propellers drives CFRP blade production

As propulsion efficiency advances, so too do general aviation and AAM aircraft designs to account for additional efficiency targets. Composite propeller blades are key.

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