Processes

Carbon Fibers

Emery launches 3D-printed eBike frame

The Emery ONE, the world’s first 3D-printed eBike, was developed in collaboration with Arevo, Franco Bicycles and Bosch.

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Prepregs

Multimaterial carbon fiber composite engine brace

The project’s aim was to produce a lighter, composite version of an aluminum Audi engine brace, with a more aesthetic molded shape.

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Adhesives

Skeleton design enables more competitive composite autostructures

New approach combines thermoplastic pultrusions with injection overmolding in a two-step, 75-second process.

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Aerospace

CRENO delivers specialized large machine CNC machine to AVIC

The tailor-made 5-axis CNC machine will enable machining of composite parts as well as ultrasonic cutting of honeycomb.

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Core

JEC World 2019: Cevotec engine nacelle demonstrator

Automated layup of multiple materials onto honeycomb core for 3D parts proven with Safran Nacelles collaboration.

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Aerospace

Proving viability of dry fabrics, infusion for large aerostructures

Danobat’s ADMP is used to produce a wing demonstrator with non-crimp fabrics.

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Aerospace

Rockwood Composites to partner with HAECO on aircraft seating

New compression molded modular seat surround is said to provide the feel of a first-class seat at a much lower cost.

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ATL/AFP

Spar forming simplified

Adapting its Automated Stiffener Forming (ASF) technology to build spars directly in female molds, Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems anticipates dramatic drops in cycle time and manufacturing cost.

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Adhesives

People in Composites – March 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Reaping the benefits: Composites use grows in agricultural equipment

Multiple trends support composites advances in this huge but fragmented market.

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Wabash
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Kent Pultrusion
ELFOAM rigid foam products
U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Release agents and process chemical specialties
Airtech
HEATCON Composite Systems
Airtech International Inc.