Materials

Work In Progress 19 Jul 2021

Thermoplastic composites: Structural bumper bracket

Hybrid bracket reduces mass, increases design flexibility, package space in pickup front bumper.

Aerospace 16 Jul 2021

ULA, RUAG Space extend and expand Atlas and Vulcan Centaur rocket programs cooperation

Contract adds additional order volume for RUAG Space’s supply and manufacture of carbon fiber composite structures until 2024.

Automotive 16 Jul 2021

Cevotec fiber patch placement improves storage efficiency of composite tanks

Cevotec’s solution is to apply carbon fiber patches to the dome areas of Type IV pressure vessels, which reportedly yields 15% in material, weight and cost savings.

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Molds/Tools 16 Jul 2021

Integrating antennas into composite aerostructures

ACASIAS project integrates Ku-band array antenna in novel AFP orthogrid with drastically reduced tooling for more fuel-efficient, multifunctional CFRP aircraft fuselage panel.

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Thermoplastics 13 Jul 2021

Avient launches moisture-resistant nylon long fiber thermoplastic composite

Nylon 6 and 6/6-based Complēt composite effectively prolongs the effectiveness of a part’s structural capabilities in humid environments and features a smooth surface appearance.

Carbon Fibers 13 Jul 2021

Teijin establishes carbon fiber product operations in Vietnam

Teijin’s new carbon fiber product line, which includes prepregs, will be initially produced for sports-related applications.

Design/Simulation 13 Jul 2021

Airtech 3D-printed resins deliver composite tooling for competitive motorsport vehicles

BBi Autosport joins with Airtech Advanced Materials Group to develop high-performance carbon fiber body panels for its Porsche race cars using Dahltram resins and Print-Tech services.

Thermoplastics 12 Jul 2021

Mafic USA expects to double U.S. basalt fiber production capacity

Company recently completed its first year of operations in Shelby, North Carolina, and plans for a continued increase in basalt fiber adoption and growth.

Ketones 12 Jul 2021

9T Labs assesses AM for medical, aerospace applications

9T Labs conducts two studies to assess the viability of its Red Series additive manufacturing system to manufacture a carbon fiber/PEKK aerospace hinge and a surgical tool.