Processes

RTM

Plant tour: Aernnova Composites, Toledo and Illescas, Spain

RTM and ATL/AFP high-rate production sites feature this composites and engineering leader’s continued push for excellence and innovation for future airframes.

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Curing

Curing ovens ensure coverage of composite heating needs

CAMX 2024: Composite curing ovens by Wisconsin Oven provide a variety of features for comprehensive support, including temperature uniformity, energy efficiency, advanced controls and IoT, all backed by a dedicated team.

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ATL/AFP

RTS technology by iCOMAT ramps up with $22.5 million funding

Additional financing is being secured to service automated fiber steering demand, build first RTS production facility in Gloucester.

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Aerospace

Uavos delivers curing oven to aerocomposites manufacturer

Composite curing oven meets customer needs with ability to cure complex synthetic and composite parts.

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SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

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Pultrusion

Pull-wound carbon fiber poles enable lightweight, compact, rigid emergency stretcher

Based on military feedback, Epsilon Composite developed an optimized, foldable stretcher that combines telescopic pull-wound carbon fiber tubes.

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Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint

CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.

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Defense

MTorres launches BMI AFP head for F-35 program at SABCA

High-angle AFP head featuring MTorres’ latest upgrades advances fabrication of wing skins and covers for the F-35.  

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Marine

Mel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs

Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.

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Sensors

Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors

VacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.

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U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Wabash
Kent Pultrusion
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
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NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
HEATCON Composite Systems
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