Design & Tooling
Converting from hand layup to open mold spray-up process
In this Digital Demo, Sam Cruz, MVP's Senior Product Manager, talks about how to convert from hand lay-up process to spraying fiberglass and offers an overview of the benefits. (Sponsored)
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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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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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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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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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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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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial
Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.
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