Materials
Hexcel applies additive manufacturing to unmanned aerial vehicle systems
Hexcel’s HexAM process produces stiff, lightweight and complex components that are often too expensive or impossible to produce.
Read MoreMitsubishi Chemical plans to acquire European carbon fiber recycling companies
Plans to acquire German companies CFK and carboNXT will further MCC’s recycling initiative in the carbon fiber composites industry.
Read MoreTeijin Ltd. Tenax carbon fiber qualified for Airbus A320neo
Tenax dry reinforcements non-crimp fabrics and braided fibers will form the skins and stiffeners via automated RTM.
Read MoreCAMX 2020 exhibit preview: Janicki Industries
Janicki Industries is featuring its fast prototyping process for flyaway parts and tooling for urban air mobility (UAM) vehicle manufacturers.
Read MoreRediscovering the benefits of prepregs in composites manufacturing
Compared to more traditional forms of composites manufacturing, prepregs enable reduced manufacturing costs and enhance production performance.
Read MoreLehvoss NA, Forward Engineering NA collaborate on 3D printing
The collaboration leverages additive manufacturing to accelerate development of automotive structural thermoplastic products.
Read MoreRoth Composite Machinery becomes AZL partner for winding technology study
Roth Composites Machinery will support the joint study to evaluate potential composite technologies for composite pressure tanks.
Read MoreSino Polymer develops high-performance epoxy resin systems for prepreg applications
The one-component carbon fiber prepreg can be cured at 150ºC for 10 minutes, is suitable for structural parts requiring Tg within 120-140ºC and can be stored for up to 18 months at -18ºC
Read MoreEntry-level vertical prepreg treater
C. A. Litzler Co. Inc. offers an entry-level, solution-based vertical prepreg treater and hot melt horizontal coating line for the composites industry.
Read MoreComposites-intensive masterwork: 2020 Corvette, Part 2
Innovative composite materials trim mass, costs and noise on the high-volume mid-engine sports car.
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