Processes

Carbon Fibers

Wheelchair racing glove demands met by CRP USA composites

The strength, durability and light weight characteristics of 3D printed Windform XT 2.0 athletic gear facilitates Paralympics Gold Medalist Tatyana McFadden’s enhanced agility and comfort.

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CAMX

UV curing systems save composites curing time, energy

CAMX 2024: IST America presents a comprehensive selection of UV, IR and hot air technologies, designed to deliver results in less than a minute.

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Bonding

Plasma treatment elevates aerocomposites surface preparation

CAMX 2024: Enhanced material performance and structural integrity, as well as reduced environmental impact is possible through Plasmatreat’s Openair-Plasma process.

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Filament Winding

Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI Materials Integrity Centre

Versatile composites equipment will support the global R&T organization’s research and manufacturing of novel materials and parts for pressure vessels and pipes.

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CAMX

Modular AFP automation family supports adaptable production handling

CAMX 2024: Broetje-Automation’s Staxx family of AFP solutions create an ecosystem of functionality, versatility and scalable automation.

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Core

Mel Composites adds Rohacryl processing to customized core offerings

Addition of machining services for the Evonik structural foam brand expands Mel’s range of foam core delivery.

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Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs

Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.

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CAMX

Vacuum pack, seals, tubes, fittings enhance RTM process

CAMX 2024: RTM North Ltd. presents Vac Pack, as well as its custom seals, tubes and fittings, to be used in composites RTM.

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Troubleshooter

Guidance for the thermoforming process

A briefing on some of the common foam core material types, forming methods and tooling requirements.

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Techmer PM inducted as Purdue CAM’s first material supplier

Techmer PM, Purdue to create materials optimized for LFAM at Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center, while providing education, validated simulation tools, materials characterization and industry best practices.

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Adhesives for Composite Materials
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Wabash
ColorForm multi-component injection
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Airtech
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Airtech International Inc.