Compression Molding
CW's top 10 posts of 2018
The top 10 most viewed articles on the CompositesWorld website in 2018.
Read MoreThe democratization of composites
China as springboard to push adoption of thermoplastic composites and revolutionize consumer goods.
Read MoreInnovation in SMC: A long history and great potential
Manufacturer’s representative Steve Brown reflects on the history of sheet molding compound (SMC) development and lessons he has learned from working with companies through the process.
Read MoreIACMI Scale-Up Research Facility to host Compression Molding Workshop
Workshop aims to enable OEMs and fabricators seeking to expand composites penetration in automotive and other end markets.
Read MoreAutomating composites production for ease of use and affordability
Schmidt & Heinzemann innovates composites workcells with German quality and small-company flexibility — “modules customized per product and program is the key.”
Read MoreCAMX 2018: Second look, more new developments
Curved pultrusion for automotive, Smart Susceptors for primary structure repairs and Huntsman advances leaf springs for trucks, carbon wheels for automotive, “thin-ply” ailerons with Airbus and Nanocomp Technologies.
Read MoreIBEX 2018: Growth, 3D printing and thermoplastic composites in the marine industry
Sustainability was the fourth trend, including recycling end-of-life fiberglass boats.
Read MoreRockwood Composites doubles capacity for large components
The company has added a third large press for producing complex composite components incorporating multiple elements and complicated geometries.
Read MoreCAMX 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.
Read MoreStoner Molding Solutions acquires Meguiar’s Paste Wax Mold Release products
Stoner will begin distributing M0811V2 Maximum Mold Release Wax, M8711 High Temp Mold Release Wax and M8811 Universal Mold Release Wax under its new Miracle Gloss brand.
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