Composites 4.0

RTM

Measuring temperature inside composites and bondlines

ThermoPulse sensors offer Industry 4.0 temperature measurement and digital cure cycle management for bonded composite repairs, laminates and more.

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Siemens announces additive manufacturing software tool to improve 3D printing accuracy

An Additive Manufacturing (AM) Process Simulation tool for predicting distortion during 3D printing will be launched with January 2019 NX and Simcenter 3D software updates.

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Braiding

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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Composites 4.0

2018 Awards for Composites Excellence finalists announced

The 2018 ACE winners will be revealed at CAMX on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Aerospace

Advancing composites through virtual and augmented reality

A review of technologies that are bridging the technical divide between the virtual world of design and simulation, and the real-world of composites manufacturing and repair.

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Siemens to offer 3D data visualization with Lightwork Design acquisition

Using more realistic imagery, simulations and VR environments can help identify and address potential product problems.

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Automation

CAMX 2018 preview: ARM Automation

ARM Automation Inc. (Austin, TX, US) is featuring the Ply Picker, a fully automated solution for cutting table clearing, ply inspection, kitting and ply layup.

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NDI

Automated Preforming, Part 7: Fill Gesellschaft

Fill automates preforming for 1-min cycle time overmolded thermoplastic automotive parts but supplies automation throughout aero- and autocomposites process chains.

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Molds/Tools

AMRC to add ultrasonic assisted machine tool

New composite machine tool will be the first of its size to be fitted with an ultrasonic-capable spindle for use in five-axis machining applications.

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Live Demos: The Benefits of Seeing Technology in Action

Live demos at trade shows give you an exclusive look at current and emerging technology and how it’s being used. Here’s what you can learn from them.

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HEATCON Composite Systems
Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
Release agents and process chemical specialties
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
CIJECT machines and monitoring systems
Airtech
IRIS Ai-enabled Camera
Airtech International Inc.