Braiding in Composites
Corebon, Composite Braiding partner to enhance TPC manufacturing
Collaboration aims to overcome production limitations with tubular thermoplastic composites (TPC) by using induction-heated tooling and high-quality commingled braids.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
BMW rolls out multi-material Carbon Cage with 2022 iX vehicle line
For its new battery-electric iX sports activity vehicle, BMW combines CFRP strategies from previous i3, i8 and 7-Series designs and adds CFRTP for a lightweight, rigid frame.
Read MoreComposite-metal joining, braided preforms enable next-generation aircraft design
Collins Aerospace invests in new joining, preforming and infusion techniques to target aircraft design needs for reduced weight and lower-cost manufacture.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Revolution Composites
Revolution Composites’ triaxial braiding process uses a wide range of fibers for for thrusters, nozzles and conical shapes in spaceflight.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: A&P Technology
A&P Technology’s new product offerings include slit tape thermoplastic fabrics that can be braided into fabrics up to 60 inches wide.
Read MoreDigiProp positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for sustainable, next-generation platforms
AMRC aids R&D program including foam thermoforming, complex braiding, thermoplastics and digital twin/thread for higher performance, lower weight with first applications in process.
Read MoreBraided preforms and resin infusion for next-generation aerocomposites
Spintech shows significant cost and labor savings using its Smart Tooling, dry fiber preforms and RTM/VARTM technology on aircraft wing and inlet duct demonstrators.
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Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.
Scott Francis
Editor-In-Chief, Gardner Business Media
NWCC, Cygnet Texkimp collaboration to advance data on winding capability for composite parts
Research project to demonstrate damage tolerance and impact resistance of composite parts manufactured with new multi-axis winder and 3D winding technologies for further development and commercialization.
Read MoreUniversal Hydrogen Series A funding to build and test full-scale hardware for hydrogen commercial aircraft
$23.5 million in funding to set Universal Hydrogen on a path to have carbon-free airplanes using composite tanks in commercial service by 2025.
Read MoreComposites protect subsea cables for offshore wind power
Balmoral uses FRP to improve installation, performance and service life while reducing cable failures in rough seas.
Read MoreHP-RTM as a means to reduce hydrogen tank packaging space and cost
BBG Gmbh & Co. KG has developed molds for producers of type IV CFRP tanks, integrating automation and sensors for faster, cheaper production of adjustable-length hydrogen storage cylinders.
Read MoreCollins Aerospace invests in braiding technology, secures funding for next-gen components
The multi-axis composite braider will be used to prove out production for complex-shaped components like pressure vessels, battery enclosures and more.
Read MoreHawthorn Composites awarded structural inlet duct manufacturing contract
Manufacture of inlet ducts for Kratos unmanned combat aerial vehicle involves an automated dry fiber overbraiding process, VARTM infusion and oven cure.
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Noble Gas Systems 350-bar conformable pressure vessels pass HGV2 standard tests
Conformable tanks with new materials pass technical tests for hydrogen storage, to compete with Type IV pressure vessels using CFRP.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Carbon fiber windsurf fin incorporates Sicomin bio-based epoxy resin
Sicomin GreenPoxy 33 meets high-performance windsurfing fins requirements, accommodating significant loads, high torsion stiffness and flexibility.
Read MoreUniversal Hydrogen uses dry braided carbon preform tanks as part of plan to decarbonize aviation
Twin-tank module offers low capex option for regional carriers to convert to clean fuel.
Read MoreBBG presents self-closing HP-RTM molds for CFRP compact hydrogen tank production
The autonomous concept, sufficient for series production, enables lower investment costs. Up to 15 cylinders can be produced simultaneously per operation.
Read MorePart 2: Performance and safety benefits of prepregs
Returning with his second installment, Brian Bishop discusses the performance and safety benefits to using prepreg, and the value they can bring to composites fabricators.
Read MoreA&P Technology offers virtual tour for National Composites Week
Hosted by the Midwest chapter of SAMPE, the virtual tour will take place Aug. 27 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. ET.
Read MoreTeijin Ltd. Tenax carbon fiber qualified for Airbus A320neo
Tenax dry reinforcements non-crimp fabrics and braided fibers will form the skins and stiffeners via automated RTM.
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Envisioning high-volume, 100% composite wheels
Vision Wheel debuted its first carbon fiber composite wheel at CAMX 2021, claiming its low-cost, high-volume process can be scaled up for performance vehicles, UTVs and — ultimately — passenger EVs.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Rediscovering the benefits of prepregs in composites manufacturing
Compared to more traditional forms of composites manufacturing, prepregs enable reduced manufacturing costs and enhance production performance.
Read MoreInnovative pressurized hydrogen storage for integrated vehicle structures using composites
Chained tubular storage tanks using semi-finished thermoplastic composite products offer flat designs aimed at easy integration into universal vehicle architectures.
Read MoreComposites suppliers, fabricators respond to coronavirus
Companies across the composites industry supply chain share how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses, and how they are available to help.
Read MoreGRP train station platform wins Queen’s Award for Innovation
Dura Composites’ Dura Platform is an easily installed, lightweight glass fiber-reinforced polymer alternative to concrete train platforms.
Read MoreThird patent issued for flexible thermoplastic prepreg
Technology enabling wider tapes and easier weaving/braiding for void-free laminates now offered by Precept One LLC
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