ATL/AFP

Automation 8 Sep 2021

Quebec composites development center installs AFP capability

Robotic cell by Effman, Fanuc and Addcomposites enables automation of complex composite layups with tailored fiber orientation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

ATL/AFP 8 Sep 2021

Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures

Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.

Design/Simulation 7 Sep 2021

Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture

Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.

Design/Simulation 25 Aug 2021

Clean Sky 2 FRAMES project advances heating simulation of thermoplastic composite AFP with xenon flashlamp

Heraeus Noblelight and Compositadour develop heating simulation to optimize process temperatures during automated fiber placement of composite aerostructures.

Epoxies 18 Aug 2021

Out-of-autoclave VBO rear spar, thermoplastic ribs target Wing of Tomorrow

French Tier 1 aerospace supplier Daher develops out-of-autoclave materials and process technologies for application in next-gen structures for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow program.

CAMX 11 Aug 2021

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: University of Dayton, ZSK

The University of Dayton Research Institute and ZSK Embroidery Machines’ collaborative booth showcases the latest developments in tailored fiber placement equipment and technology.

Prepregs 5 Aug 2021

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Gascogne Flexible

Gascogne Flexible showcases a tight release valve for ATL applications, a low coefficient of friction, solvent-free release liner and a high-porosity kraft paper for thin ply prepreg applications.

Pressure Vessels 5 Aug 2021

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Helicoid

Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.