Design/Simulation

Core

BMComposites installs solar-powered composite hardtop bimini for expedition yacht

Contracted hardtop bimini uses a combination of carbon fiber, glass fiber and foam core as well as 20 SP130 solar panels for a highly sustainable and sleek boat design.

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Glass Fibers

Lanxess, Kautex Textron explore D-LFT for EV battery housings

Research cooperation substitutes steel and aluminum with a continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic technology demonstrator for advantages in weight, functional integration and mass production.

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Aerospace

Composite ring frame improves safety, cost for workhorse helicopter

Airbus Helicopters replaces aluminum primary structure with CFRP using multi-piece preform and single-shot infusion.

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Oribi Composites, Packard Performance partner for off-road powersports thermoplastic composite wheel

Composite UTV wheels are 50% lighter than aluminum and can handle extreme terrain and driving conditions.

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Aerospace

DOMMINIO virtual workshop to explore multifunctional and intelligent composite airframe parts

Nov. 30, 2021 event for H2020 project will review latest advances in thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing and digital manufacturing.

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Automation

Swinburne University of Technology opens industry-spanning R&D hub

AIR Hub plans to create innovative materials, manufacturing processes to lightweight and automate production of aerostructures and space systems.

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BigRep, Teton Simulation partnership integrates SmartSlice into large-format 3D printing

High-quality, production-level parts capability now available for large-format 3D printing, with current compatibility with BigRep PRO HT and HI-TEMP CF filament materials.

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WoundSIM software tool simplifies design and simulation of composite pressure vessels

Rapid and efficient tank design process is achieved via an integrated FEA software translator, advanced parametric optimization, simulation and load case testing and post-processing capabilities.

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Scandinavian-inspired Japanese furniture brand debuts customized carbon fiber lounge chair

Mishima’s lounge chair frame is constructed via AM from a single piece of continuous carbon fiber, originally developed for the rigors of aerospace.

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Carbon Fibers

Scheurer Swiss commissions composite geo-alarm system to detect natural disasters

Carbon fiber-reinforced 3D printed inserts with glass fiber insulation are bonded to carbon tubes with fast-cure epoxy. The alarm system itself is mounted in areas like rock crevices to detect vibration and movement.

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