Cutting/Kitting
Clean Sky 2’s PASSARO project targets one-shot OOA composite cockpit
Synergies with MOSHO project for NDT, repair and also developing cobots for 70% cut in cycle time.
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Zero-waste: New process, equipment recycles prepreg, tape offal
Technology provides sustainable approach to reusing valuable thermoplastic scrap in chips-based laminate.
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CRENO delivers specialized large machine CNC machine to AVIC
The tailor-made 5-axis CNC machine will enable machining of composite parts as well as ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb.
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JEC World 2019: Cevotec engine nacelle demonstrator
Automated layup of multiple materials onto honeycomb core for 3D parts proven with Safran Nacelles collaboration.
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Spar forming simplified
Adapting its Automated Stiffener Forming (ASF) technology to build spars directly in female molds, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems anticipates dramatic drops in cycle time and manufacturing cost.
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JEC World 2019 briefs
JEC briefs on Bindatex, FILL, Solvay, Henkel, Web Industries, Cobra, PolyOne, GKN Fokker, Thomas Technik + Innovation and Hyosung Advanced Materials.
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OMAX to be acquired by Hypertherm
Hypertherm and OMAX have signed a merger agreement effective in April, combining the companies’ portfolios of waterjet and other industrial cutting technologies.
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People in Composites – January 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
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Web Industries expands aerospace prepreg composites formatting business in Europe
The aerospace composite materials formatting company has acquired France-based Omega Systèmes Atlantique and Aquitaine.
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Plant tour: Meggitt San Diego, CA, US
This aerospace and defense fabricator upgrades to a larger facility and gets, in the process, a chance to rethink and optimize material, people and process flow.
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