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Automation

Automated fixation process simplifies composite sandwich panel manufacture

SECAMnida, a robotics-based solution developed by Secam Fixing Solutions and GEBE2, aims to increase production time and replace manual operations.

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EmpowerAX strengthens accessibility to continuous fiber 3D printing

Platform joins technology users and providers to work on standards, tests and frameworks for faster, lower-cost evaluation and implementation of additive extrusion technologies for industrial parts.

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Trelleborg launches Soteria FR1500 fire-resistant composite 

Lightweight material is flame-resistant to +1500ºC for up to seven hours, making it suitable as a protective material for EV battery boxes, enclosures as well as sandwich paneling for other automotive and aerospace applications.

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Thermoplastics

Markforged next-generation fiber-reinforced 3D printer

Markforged will debut its newest continuous fiber-capable 3D printer, the FX20, at Formnext in November 2021.

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Natural Fibers

Aluminum-coated, multifilament yarn shields against electromagnetic radiation

FibreCoat and DBF Deutsche Basalt collaboration develops a material combining a basalt fiber core coated with aluminum that is light, strong, cheap and sustainable.

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Marine

Norton|Saint-Gobain Abrasives expands polishing compound and surface finishing line

The more comprehensive Farécla line continues to eliminate process steps and enhance productivity for marine and composite applications with more than ten new compounds and wool pads.

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Bonding

Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors

FST-certified Loctite EA 9365FST reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies

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Prepregs

Axiom prepregs target pressure vessels

Axiom Materials has launched two new narrow prepreg products developed for use in pressure vessels to store compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen for e-mobility applications.

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Aerospace

Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry

New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.

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Trends

Victrex launches LMPAEK polymer grade for 3D printing

Victrex AM 200 improve melt extrusion by filament fusion (FF), direct granule extrusion, and laser sintering processes and enhances z-strength and interlaminar strength.

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Virtek presents Iris ActiveTrack laser positioning software 

Real-time tracking software enables technicians to continuously project stable, accurate laser lines onto moving parts.

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Curing

LEWCO presents enhanced-duty, vacuum-assisted composite curing oven

The composite oven, recently delivered to a U.S. military base, reaches a maximum temperature of 500°F and is used to cure vacuum-bagged composite aircraft parts.

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