Braiding
AMRC adds 3D permeability measurement bench
The system is capable of measuring the permeability of a dry reinforcement, which is important for understanding how liquid resin will behave when injected in infusion and RTM processes.
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Basalt fiber gives prosthetics more “give”
Prosthetics and orthotics often take advantage of composite materials’ strength and durability. Basalt fiber has given manufacturer Coyote Design (Boise, ID, US) a performance edge.
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Filament winding, reinvented
Robots and digital technology deliver speed plus larger, more complex parts, while generative 3D winding obviates mandrels and waste for automotive applications.
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CAMX 2018: Exhibit previews
If you are headed to CAMX 2018 Oct. 15-18 in Dallas, TX, you can catch a glimpse of some of the products and technologies you are likely to find on the exhibit hall floor.
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CG Rail unveils world's first CFRP rail vehicle
The car body consists of 70 percent carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) and is 30 percent lighter than a conventional aluminum construction.
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CAMX 2018 preview: A&P Technology
A&P Technology (Cincinnati, OH, US) is exhibiting engineered braided fabrics designed to enable cost savings.
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The International 14: High-tech but still accessible
Naval architect Paul Bieker and Henderson Boat Co. team take this venerable marine racing class to a more affordable performance/cost combination.
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AMRC installing UK's largest radial braider
The new radial triaxial braider will support the development of complex lightweight preforms for automotive, aerospace and other weight sensitive industries.
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Cygnet Texkimp and University of Manchester develop 3D winding technology
The machine is based on a 9-Axis robotic winding concept and winds carbon fiber into lightweight parts for automotive and aerospace markets.
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Tour de France and bicycles: a showcase for composites
Senior editor Sara Black offers a round up of CW’s reporting over the years about composite bikes and the design efforts and complex materials that go into them.
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