National Composites Week
Airtech Advanced Materials Group partners with CEAD
The partnership enables Airtech Advanced Materials Group to incorporate CEAD Flexbot systems into its advanced manufacturing portfolio.
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Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts
Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.
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UNSW Canberra develops carbon fiber recycling method
New research indicates that novel recycling method only degrades carbon fibers by 30% versus 80-90%, targets use for automotive applications.
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AMRC breaks ground for COMPASS research facility
Boeing-led U.K. innovation facility and research project, to be completed by end of 2024, will provide open access for aerospace and composites manufacturing R&D.
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Thermwood announces large-format Cut Layer Additive process
Thermwood demonstrates production of low-cost, near-net shape additive metal and thermoset composite parts with no CNC programming required thanks to its system’s machine intelligence capability.
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Nominal Systems digital twin prototype to progress Hypersonix Dart AE aircraft
One-to-one virtual simulation will enable Hypersonix to capture real flight data of its hypersonic vehicle during maiden flights prior to production.
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Greenboats announces sailing boat with biocomposite construction
The MB9, representing a combination of high performance and eco-conscious materials use, will be commercially available in time for the 2024 sailing season.
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Forvia wins innovation awards for biocomposites, CFRP hydrogen tank
EU auto suppliers recognize NAFILean-R hemp/recycled PP materials and XL Tank storing 20 kilograms of CGH2.
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Episode 43: Emphasizing the recycling of wind blades
CW Talks discusses Ford Motor Company’s involvement with the EMPHASIZING project, a UK consortium working to develop a material from recycled glass fiber with mechanical properties superior to virgin glass.
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Composites industry saw stabilized contraction in October
The GBI: Composites Fabricating index has contracted for the seventh month in a row, with one notable change in component activity.
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