Design & Tooling

Design and Testing 16 Oct 2023

Numerical tool with mean stress correction demonstrated for fatigue life estimation of thermoplastic composites

To aid design of fatigue-resistant structures, Econ Engineering has developed an algorithm to evaluate ply-based cyclic stiffness degradation combined with an FE failure check, validated for a CF/PAEK pressure vessel.

Additive Manufacturing 25 Sep 2023

ORNL conducts sustainability analysis of 3D-printed composite molds

A comprehensive lifecycle, cost and carbon emissions study on carbon fiber molds, produced for New York’s concrete Domino building, cites economic benefits over wood alternatives.

Molds/Tools 13 Sep 2023

Precision composite molds produce quality, reliable parts

CAMX 2023: Suase, under the Sanse Group, is presenting its design, development and manufacture of high-quality SMC/BMC/GMT/LFT molds for automotive, agriculture, construction, rail and more.

CAMX 11 Sep 2023

Automated measurement instruments for fiber, filament testing

CAMX 2023: Dia-Stron presents fibra.auto, a new, customizable reference platform for automated sample handling and the LEX/IFSS interfacial shear module.

Molds/Tools 5 Sep 2023

Advancing composite manufacturing through custom wire solutions

CAMX 2023: Pelican Wire’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities provide tailored wire solutions for complex heating, temperature monitoring and distinct sensing applications.

Materials Testing 1 Sep 2023

ORNL, Zeiss to improve CT inspection for 3D-printed parts

Five-year research collaboration starts with metal AM parts and is considering 3D-printed composites next, incorporating machine learning into CT scanning to reduce time, cost of inspections by 10 times and improve quality.

Molds/Tools 30 Aug 2023

Technology investment contributes to complex industrial tooling services

CAMX 2023: A new five-axis router rounds out Accurate Patterns’ capabilities in precise toolmaking, patterns, plugs, fixtures and gauges for fiberglass fabricators, thermal formers, carbon fiber parts manufacturers and others.

Materials Testing 10 Aug 2023

Portable digital ultrasonic imaging achieves in-service, field and manufacturing inspection

CAMX 2023: 2D array ultrasonic NDT for composites, metals and other materials is made possible through Dolpitech’s dolphicam and dolphicam2+ matrix transducer technology.

Sheet Molding Compound 8 Aug 2023

SMC simulation tool enhances design optimization

CAMX 2023: FiRMA, Engenuity’s new approach to SMC, uses a predictive technique that accurately reflects material properties and determine the performance range an SMC part or structure will exhibit.