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Drones: Composite UAVs take flight
First seen in defense applications, unpiloted aircraft development is surging in the commercial world, enabled by a host of new material, process and assembly technologies.
Read MoreThermoplastic composites in aerospace – the future looks bright
The real impediment to use of thermoplastic composites in critical control surfaces is an education gap.
Read MoreCarbon fiber components featured in Polestar 1
Carbon fiber components have been used extensively in the car’s structure, including the bonnet, boot lid, side panels, doors and the entire roof structure.
Read MoreSAMPE 2018 keynote looks to the composites future
The SAMPE 2018 general session featured the announcement of the top three papers presented at the conference, and a keynote by Carmelo Lo Faro, president, Solvay Composite Materials (Alpharetta, FA, US).
Read MoreArevo in 2018: Industrialized production of continuous fiber 3D-printed parts
With new CEO and $12.5 million in B-series financing, Arevo will have eight direct energy deposition (DED) cells attacking its parts production backlog by year-end.
WatchFord to use 3D printers from Impossible Objects
Impossible Objects announced that Ford Motor Company recently purchased two Model One 3D printing machines to be used for research and development.
Read MoreNew Products: April 2018
CW’s monthly roundup of new products for the composites industry.
Read MoreNew light-curing adhesive bonds temperature resistant thermoplastics
Vitralit UV 4802 was developed by Panacol for bonding high-temperature resistant thermoplastics such as PEEK with other non-compatible materials.
Read MoreNew 3D printing filaments based on PEKK and PVDF now available
The new Kepstan PEKK and Kynar PVDF filaments are designed for 3D printing of highly technical parts requiring extreme performance.
Read MoreComposites at AeroDef 2018
Highlights from the Aerospace Defense Manufacturing Conference – AeroDef 2018 include new technologies for tooling, drilling/machining and inspection of advanced composites.
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