ATL/AFP
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Helicoid
Designed for toughness and impact resistance, Helicoid Industries’ biomimetic fiber distribution technology, Helicoid, enhances performance of composite parts.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Carbon Axis
Carbon Axis showcases compact AFP solutions for the preforming of small parts with the XCell, XPlace mk2 and IdeaLab.
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The evolution of additive composites
Defining additive composites manufacturing and how its merge with conventional processes is providing new solutions and a path forward.
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Toray Composite Materials America launches flexible, adaptive 2700 prepreg system
Particularly geared toward emerging aerospace programs, the epoxy-based meets demands for high performance and process flexibility from prototype to high-volume production.
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Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures
ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.
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UT Austin installs Addcomposites AFP-XS with laser for in-situ consolidation of thermoplastic composites
Modular, compact and versatile AFP system to help University of Texas explore thermoplastic composites technologies.
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