ATL/AFP

Out of Autoclave

Fiber patch preforms help tailor kiteboard performance

Automated means for laying fiber only where needed offers new potential to fine-tune torsional stiffness and flexibility to board and rider styles.

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Autoclave

NASA/Boeing composite launch vehicle fuel tank scores firsts

Subscale 5.5m-diameter cryogenic tank demonstrator with innovative fluted-core skirt is formed via robotic AFP and cured out of the autoclave.

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Aerospace

NCDMM, Ingersoll, Orbital ATK complete automated composites inspection system

The Automated Composite Structure Inspection System achieved a defect detection rate of up to 99.7% on aircraft components produced via automated fiber placement.

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Wind/Energy

CFK-Valley Stade Convention 2015 report

The composites industry in Germany is preparing for the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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Carbon Fibers

AFP/ATL evolution: Dual-process workcells

Independent contractor and occasional CE columnist Carroll Grant draws attention to a recent phenomenon in the development of automated lamination equipment: machinery capable of operating interchangeable AFP and ATL heads.

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ATL/AFP

Coriolis celebrates aerospace history, anticipates automotive future, at JEC

Coriolis Composites (Queven, France) held a press event at its stand to celebrate its 15th year at the JEC Europe event.

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Carbon Fibers

Trends in automation: ATL and AFP technologies increase speed, flexibility

Many automated production solutions were on offer at JEC Europe 2015, and several companies made announcements.

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Editorial

What is the genesis of automated tape laying technology?

CW Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan seeks and finds the roots of automated tape-laying technology in the work done by close associates of legendary composites-industry pioneer Brandt Goldsworthy.

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Out of Autoclave

Automated composites manufacturing, past, present and future

CW guest columnist Rob Sjostedt is a partner and CEO at VectorSum Inc. He recalls his days at Goldsworthy Engineering and reminds CW readers that today’s product requirements are more challenging than ever, and creative new approaches are required.

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Prepregs

Looking for Lindberghs

Every paradigm-shifting invention throughout human history has been met with skepticism. CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan says the composites industry has need of those willing to attempt what most believe impossible.

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