Processes

Application

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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Cutting/Kitting

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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Glass Fibers

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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GZero expands FFF 3D printing capabilities to second location

GZero opens another location in West Chester, Ohio, to optimize the production of fiber-reinforced 3D printed parts for service bureau customers.

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Trends

Diehl Aviation, 9T Labs present Eco Bracket

Ultra-lightweight and made of recycled composites, the Eco Bracket cuts weight and cost in half and reduces CO2 emissions, in addition to providing high performance.

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Composites, plastics injection molding generates highly visual parts

CAMX 2024: ColorForm and long fiber injection (LFI) technologies by KraussMaffei support automotive, consumer and other end markets in their quest for high-performance, lightweight parts with aesthetic qualities.

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CAMX

Precision blades support industrial fiber cutting needs

CAMX 2024: Machine knives and industrial razor blades supplier American Cutting Edge offers composites manufacturers staple and custom cutting options.

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Carbon Fibers

Xenia presents carbon fiber-reinforced PVDF compounds functionalized for 3D printing

3D printing materials portfolio now extends from unfilled PVDF to carbon-fiber-reinforced PVDF, adding to the end product’s high performance and chemical resistance.

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Adhesives for Composite Materials
Wabash
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
HEATCON Composite Systems
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Eliminate Quality Escapes  With LASERVISION AI
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
recycle carbon fiber