National Composites Week
NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion
Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.
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UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record
Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.
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Designing an infused, two-piece composite baseball bat
With its Icon BBCOR bat, Rawlings leveraged its experience in braided fabrics and RTM to create an optimized, higher-performance two-piece design.
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Maurice Conti to deliver CAMX 2024 keynote address
A futurist and innovation executive, Conti will bring his insights and vision to the stage at this year’s North American composites trade show.
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Gulfstream supplier awards recognize ACT Aerospace
Advanced composites manufacturer was presented with 2023 Supplier of the Year, Suppler and Small Business of the Year and the 2022-2023 Above and Beyond Award.
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From the CW Archives: The life and death of the BMW i3
A look back at the ambitious and impressive composites production system BMW developed for production of the all-electric i3 EV.
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MVP facility expansion strengthens Tennessee manufacturing operations
Relocation of its manufacturing center to the East Tennessee facility boosts capacity by 25%, facilitates more process, decision-making and collaborative flow.
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SPE ACCE welcomes students to submit poster competition abstracts
The ACCE provides students with a chance to present their work in composites to industry experts. Posters are due July 1, 2024.
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TPRC announces press forming dataset publication
Recent research by academia aimed to validate composite forming simulations for press forming UD thermoplastic composite laminates.
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Verne receives Alberta Innovates award to demonstrate CcH2
Funded project will demonstrate the performance benefits of cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for Class 8 trucking and other heavy-duty transportation sectors.
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