National Composites Week
On the radar: Achieving thermal conductivity of composites
Recent progress incorporating fillers into fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials have reported enhanced thermal properties, or better thermal management, guiding FRPs into new market opportunities.
Read MorePHASA-35 HAPS platform completes first stratospheric flight
First flight of BAE Systems’ uncrewed aerial system demonstrates its potential for long endurance, high altitude and use in future communications applications.
Read MoreThe basics of composite drawing interpretation
Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.
Read MoreShort Wheelbase automotive series shows off composites craftsmanship
RML Group’s hand-built process, taking 9 months/car, melds traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology. The first three cars are on track for customer deliveries.
Read MoreAerospace manufacturer meets increased demand with Plataine
Plataine’s AI-based solution, incorporated into the composite aerostructure manufacturer’s cutting and kitting operations, increased production throughput, material use, improved quality and reduced errors.
Read MoreSecond Gulfstream G800 takes first flight
Composite, long-range flight test aircraft heads closer toward certification and customer deliveries.
Read MoreHigh-temperature tooling boards, liquids, adhesives and fabrics
CAMX 2023: One-stop shop supplier Freeman Manufacturing & Supply is featuring its tried-and-true composites industry staples, as well as a more recent addition, the RenShape BM-5060 epoxy board.
Read MoreSilicon carbide foam provides benefits in high-temperature, corrosive environments
CAMX 2023: ERG Aerospace’s Duocel silicon carbide foam has a working temperature of 3,600ºF, designed for hypersonic application and high-temperature, corrosive environments.
Read MoreHenkel Adhesive Technologies, Bluecrux transform customer-centric supply chain
Composites material supplier embraces digitization as one tool in a plan focused on improving the customer experience, which then adds to its value and competitive advantage.
WatchPolymer additive system, services bridge the gap between design and manufacturing
CAMX 2023: Center Street Technologies’ large-scale hybrid 3D printer, paired with its advanced manufacturing confluence (AMC) system, provides a comprehensive additive/subtractive process flow on a single system.
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