Out of Autoclave

Rhodes Interform manufactures composite press for AMRC

The new facility is capable of a wide range of composite forming including open and closed molding, resin transfer molding (RTM), prepreg, compression molding and thermoplastics.

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Aerospace

Solvay and Airbus extend composite and auxiliary materials contract

The two companies have signed a contract extension until 2025 for the supply of advanced materials.

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Out of Autoclave

EASYPERM permeability measurement system installed at Moldex3D

Taiwan R&D center will use EASYPERM to augment RTM simulation capability for customers.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems to build Scotland-based R&D Complex

The new facility’s efforts will focus on infusion processes for composites materials, part handling, assembly automation, rapid prototyping and virtual/augmented reality. 

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Carbon Fibers

Molding in fasteners to CFRP parts

Placed into the mold prior to RTM, compression or injection molding/overmolding, this specially-shaped fastener enables composites to be fastened with standard methods used for metal parts.

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Reinforcements with customized infusion speeds predicted as product of choice for wind turbine blades

Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces latest composites reinforcement product and prepares for new markets.

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Carbon Fibers

It’s time to plan your Wisconsin trip: Oshkosh 2018 is coming

The annual EAA AirVenture event is an air show/aircraft exhibition/trade show/learning opportunity/history lesson/concert venue/giant campout/Wisconsin bratfest and more. As in past years, composites industry expert and CW contributor Russ Emanis will spearhead a composites fabrication demonstration during the show.

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NDI

Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS

Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.

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Plant tour: Tods Aerospace, Crewkerne, U.K.

Tods Aerospace, located in rural England, is part of the larger Unitech Aerospace manufacturing group and specializes in highly engineered aerospace defense structures.

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Plant tour: Elbit Systems Ltd., Haifa, Israel

Military and commercial tier supplier Elbit Cyclone maintains precision and quality as it continues growth in composites, complex assemblies and high-rate production.

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