Design & Tooling
Roth Composite Machinery laboratory line produces minimal surface weight prepregs
Possible trials can be conducted with thermoplastic matrix materials but also with duromers with layings or fabrics of all kinds of fiber systems such as carbon, glass or aramid.
Read MoreNew Products: January 2019
CW’s roundup of new products for the composites industry – the past month has seen innovations from AnalySwift, BriskHeat, Granta Design, JETCAM, Kordsa, Starrett and Thermwood.
Read MoreComposites-focused webinar to cover component design considerations
Teton Simulation Software to host webinar on how to tackle critical component design considerations when using composite materials.
Read MoreTextechno announces partnership with AZL
Textechno to collaborate with the AZL and their partners to drive innovation in composite testing and to further advance excellence in lightweight production.
Read MoreFuture automotive is collaborative, digital and smart using composites
According to Swedish startup Uniti, “The era of heavy, costly and unsustainable is coming to an end.”
WatchGeneral Atomics Aeronautical developing tool-less thermoplastics composites process
Aerospace manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is developing a novel process for the fabrication of thermoplastic composite structures that obviates the need for traditional molds or tooling.
Read MoreHexagon unveils production software business
Vero Software, FASys and SPRING Technologies have been combined under the Hexagon brand.
Read MoreAnalySwift launches academic partner program for composites simulation software
Through its Academic Partner Program, AnalySwift now offers universities no-cost licenses for its SwiftComp and VABS tools for academic research.
Read MoreJETCAM releases new software versions
The company has released updated versions of its Expert Nesting software and JOC Automation software.
Read MoreComposite material testing: How do I know if my measured composite properties are correct, or even reasonable?
CW columnist Dan Adams explores methods for determining correctness of measured mechanical properties for fiber-reinforced composites.
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