National Composites Week
Loop Technology robotic machining system works with harder materials
The RoboMach HA is a high-accuracy robotic machining system that can work with a range of materials, including cured composites.
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21st century concrete: composite metamaterial with super compressability, energy harvesting
Material comprising 3D-printed, auxetic, reinforced polymer lattices in conductive cement matrix can compress up to 15% and generate electricity for lightweight, mechanically tunable structures with energy harvesting and sensing.
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NEXX Technologies NTB-500 BMI resin system provides OOA processing
Designed for use in high-temperature composite applications, the NTB-500 BMI resin system from NEXX Technologies is said to be available for use on all fabrics and unidirectional tapes.
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Gatorbar, NEG, ExxonMobil join forces for composite rebar
ExxonMobil’s Materia Proxima polyolefin thermoset resin systems and glass fiber from NEG-US is used to produce GatorBar, an industry-leading, glass fiber-reinforced composite rebar (GFRP).
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ATC Manufacturing selected for NASA's HiCAM project
ATC will provide expertise in thermoplastic composites manufacturing to NASA’s Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project.
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Future Materials Group report addresses advanced materials and climate change
Report analyzes sustainability strategy development, the role of carbon fiber in the global energy transition, and profitability challenges faced by wind OEMs.
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Heat mapping simulation to improve AFP parts
An optical model developed for Coriolis Composites’ SimuReal AFP process simulation software enables verification of energy distributions during AFP to better define heating laws.
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Open Mind Technologies leverages ultrasonic knife cutting strategy for composites
HyperMill from Open Mind Technologies utilizes CAM software for ultrasonic knife cutting strategy.
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Tempest Program receives new funding
Ministry of Defence awards £656 million to BAE Systems for Tempest next-generation combat aircraft program.
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Austro Engine researches future propulsion systems for general aviation
A sister company to composite airframer manufacturer Diamond Aircraft, Austro Engine collaboratively studies an ignition jet option using sustainable aviation fuels for reduced emission results.
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