Molds/Tools

Molds/Tools

External, internal mold release systems

Acmos Inc. has published a product brochure that outlines the types and capabilities of mold release systems offered by the company.

Read More
Digital Demos

Converting from hand layup to open mold spray-up process

In this Digital Demo, Sam Cruz, MVP's Senior Product Manager, talks about how to convert from hand lay-up process to spraying fiberglass and offers an overview of the benefits. (Sponsored)

Watch

Composite ring frame improves safety, cost for workhorse helicopter

Airbus Helicopters replaces aluminum primary structure with CFRP using multi-piece preform and single-shot infusion.

Read More
Aerospace

Collaborative Boeing-led project validates large-scale composite AM tooling

The U.S. Navy-funded program demonstrated a large-scale, autoclave-curable 3D-printed carbon fiber composite tool using a Thermwood LSAM machine.

Watch
Carbon Fibers

Leveraging motorsports composites for next-gen rotorcraft

FastCan consortium integrates hollow, solid and cored CFRP into single-cure, single-piece canopy for reduced weight and cost.

Watch
Digital Demos

Increasing the composite stack: Co-molding of dissimilar materials

This demo introduces the concept of co-molding with thermoset composites to improve the final part performance. (Sponsored)

Watch

EnvisionTEC, Covestro collaborate on material, printer solutions for DLP 3D printing tooling applications

Covestro DLP resin e-PerFORM used with EnvisionTEC’s Perfactory P4K series DLP 3D printing demonstrates faster, more cost-effective print speeds for the production of injection molding tooling.

Read More
Biomaterials

Ru-bix launches a range of bio-based, hybrid tooling boards

Ru-bix’s new tooling board products include boards that uses a mix of biomaterial and recycled board swarf, and hybrid boards with high Tg and low CTE.

Read More

ExOne launches comprehensive industrial-grade, 3D-printed tooling solutions

X1 Tooling, reported to be the broadest portfolio available to manufacturers, offers fast, affordable and local tooling options for the final production of metal, plastic and composite designs.

Read More
Trends

Hybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project

3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.

Read More
Smart Tooling
Airtech
Airtech
recycle carbon fiber
Eliminate Quality Escapes  With LASERVISION AI
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
ColorForm multi-component injection
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Airtech International Inc.