Automotive

Fabrics/Preforms

Automated Preforming, Part 4: Drapability Testing

Textechno discusses how this test works, the new German test standard and its benefits for composites

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RTM

Plant Tour: Fraunhofer ICT, Pfinztal, Germany

This wide-ranging research center works with government and industry to develop the best of polymer composite processing, across a range of technologies.

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Aerospace

Superbeam: Steel and carbon fiber work together to revolutionize structural elements

New approach to CFRP-strengthened steel beams increases load capacity by >75%, enabling dramatic downsizing while maintaining traditional bolted and welded attachments.

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Medical

Automated cutter enhances bicycle production

Precision and reliability keyed startup’s success. 

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Carbon Fibers

FCA, Toyota, Faurecia and AP&T win Altair awards

The 5th annual Altair Enlighten Awards strive to promote and celebrate innovation in automotive lightweighting.

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CAMX 2017 show preview

At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual. 

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Aerospace

Gardner Business Index at 54.2 in June

The Index is up from the same period in 2016 and subject to less volatility. 

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Aerospace

An autonomous future for composites?

Autonomous transportation is coming, whether we like it or not. Composites should play a significant role. 

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: SCIGRIP

SCIGRIP Smarter Adhesive Solutions (Washington, UK), a  supplier of adhesive solutions, is re-launching its POWERCAN dispensing system, in compliance with the fluorinated greenhouse gasses regulation 517/2014.

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Thermoplastics

CAMX 2017 preview: Michelman

Michelman (Cincinnati, OH, US), a developer and manufacturer of fiber sizing and resin modifiers, is featuring new fiber sizing formulations, including solutions suitable for use with glass, carbon and other structural fibers.

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