Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Automation

Optimized, automated manufacturing concepts for composite parts, SMC semi-finished materials

JEC World 2024: The AutoCut Pick&Place and Cube SMC line from Schmidt & Heinzmann aim to deliver more modernized manufacturing capabilities with improved efficiency and process control.

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JEC

Panel discussions, presentations highlight intelligent process technologies for composites

JEC World 2024: In addition to providing insights and success stories regarding automation and digitalization opportunities in composites, sensXPERT offers attendees a free material characterization opportunity.

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Titan Tool Supply 16-LED ring illuminator streamlines composites QA, analysis

Model TR.L1 accessory maintains lighting, energy output and flexible integration features for use in industrial microscopy workflows.

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Comprehensive composites services cover concept to completion

JEC World 2024: KraussMaffei presents its complete technology portfolio in the fields of lightweight construction and surfaces, covering a variety of end markets.

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Sustainability

Materi’act Dallas formed to deliver sustainable compounds to North America carmakers

A joint venture between Forvia’s Materi’act and PCR Recycling, the Texas-based company expects to produce recycled polymers that strengthen the demand and use of sustainable materials in automotive and other industries.

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Expo-Net invests in low-carbon central warehouse

More centralized storage for thermoplastic netting, mesh and filtration products to improve materials handling and site efficiency, prepare business for future expansion.

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Automation

Airborne to supply composites cutting/kitting equipment to Airbus Helicopters

Fully digital Kit by Light systems will enable faster, simpler and more efficient composite ply management at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.

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Wrexham University to build EEOC for optics, photonics and composites

Part of a North Wales and Campus 2025 investment, the Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre will serve as an R&D hub to reduce carbon emissions and waste and advance manufacturing.  

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Olympics-qualified water sports equipment, automotive composites expertise

JEC World 2024: Cobra International and its CAC automotive business are presenting the iQFOiL windsurf board, among other composites-focused surfboard options, as well as its flexibility in automotive component production.

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Cutting/Kitting

SGL Carbon offers customizable, prefabricated composite textile stacks

SGL aims to eliminate the work involved from material roll to stack for customers entirely, cost-effectively pre-cutting and assembling Sigratex stack packages to application specifications, saving time, cost and waste.

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Biomaterials

ASK Chemicals fosters circular economy via distillate recycling

The suitability of the recycling and reuse of solvents as a source for new resin and material formulations has been confirmed over years of research.

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JEC dedicates March 7 to composite innovations in sports

Composites have made great strides in sports equipment, from traditional Olympic and Paralympic sports to emerging recreational activities. To celebrate, JEC Group is hosting a day of round tables, debates, testimonials and exhibitions at JEC World 2024.

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