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ISO standard launched to quantify drapability and deformability of fabrics and nonwovens
ISO 21765 allows worldwide comparable measurement of various parameters, which can be measured on Textechno’s DRAPETEST instrument.
Read MoreCosiMo: Smart thermoplastic RTM process demonstrated for battery box cover challenge simulator
Project uses network of DEA, temperature/pressure and ultrasonic sensors plus digital simulation and AI modeling to monitor and optimize injection of caprolactam into complex glass fiber preform and in-situ polymerization of PA6.
WatchXlynX Materials releases new polymer molecular glue: BondLynx
"Hyper glue" adhesive forges new bonds at the molecular level to permanently adhere difficult-to-bond polymers.
Read MoreAlstom and Plastic Omnium design hydrogen storage for rail
Alstom and Plastic Omnium will cooperate to develop hydrogen onboard storage solutions for the railway market. This will reportedly enable direct journeys on non-electrified lines without using fossil fuels.
Read MoreAirbus reveals CityAirbus eVTOL vehicle for urban air mobility
Airbus’ fully electric CityAirbus is equipped with fixed wings, a V-shaped tail and eight electrically powered propellors as part of its distributed propulsion system. It is designed to carry up to four passengers in a zero emissions flight in multiple applications.
Read MoreAirtech resins approved for use on Thermwood 3D printers
Airtech has partnered with Thermwood Corp. to ensure its Dahltram resins meet and exceed the requirements for 3D printing on Thermwood’s LSAM platform.
Read MoreTeijin Automotive Technologies unifies five automotive materials companies
Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal Plásticos, Benet Automotive, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe join together, provide global solutions for composites mobility solutions.
Read MoreDLR Institute of Structures and Design increases maturity of thermoplastic composite fuselage structures
Project with Airbus demonstrates OOA co-consolidated stringer-stiffened skin with resistance welded frame and cleats.
Read MoreArtificial intelligence optimizes CNC milling of carbon fiber-reinforced composites
The Augsburg AI Production Network — DLR Center for Lightweight Production Technology (ZLP), Fraunhofer IGCV and University of Augsburg — use ultrasonic sensors to correlate sound to quality in composites machining.
Read MoreNatural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled
The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.
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