Design & Tooling

Wind/Energy

EON Laser embedded sensors designed for process, performance monitoring

The company says the lasers could replace conventional sensors in a range of industries due to their light weight, narrow thickness and durability. 

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The Single Cantilever Beam test for sandwich composites

After several years of research and development, the Single Cantilever Beam test method is in the process of standardization within ASTM's Committee D30 on Composites.

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Altair highlights design simulation and optimization software

Altair is presenting its methods and solutions for design, optimization and simulation of composite structures and materials.

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Aerospace

Plataine selected to partner in 5G-based advanced manufacturing project

5G-ENCODE project partners are examining industrial use of 5G wireless technology to upgrade composite design and production processes.

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9T Labs, ANSYS partner on composite design and simulation tools

A combination of software provides an integrated design and simulation workflow for 3D printing complex composite parts.

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EPSRC Future Composites Manufacturing Research Hub announces two new core projects

Focused on design simulation for NCF preforming and tools for industrializing layer-by-layer curing, the projects will commence in May 2020 with university and industry partners.

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Automation

Institute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University to build "Smart Factory"

The Plastics Innovation Centre 4.0 is expected to open by 2022, and will be a completely interconnected, 4,205-square-meter R&D environment.

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JEC World 2020 preview: CGTech

CGTech is providing live demonstrations of the latest version of its VERICUT software, VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS).

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Automotive

New research provides guidance for optimized thermoplastic composite overmolding

TPRC process modeling and testing of single- and dual-step processed parts points to optimum process conditions and improved design features.

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Exact Metrology to open new center in Moline, Illinois

The new training, support, contract measurement and sales facility will open March 1.

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