Processes

Thermoplastics

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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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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Infusion

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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Aerospace

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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Autoclave

People in Composites – March 2019

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

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Curing

Reaping the benefits: Composites use grows in agricultural equipment

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

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Cutting/Kitting

JEC World 2019 briefs

JEC briefs on Bindatex, FILL, Solvay, Henkel, Web Industries, Cobra, PolyOne, GKN Fokker, Thomas Technik + Innovation and Hyosung Advanced Materials.

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AZL production system wins JEC Innovation Award

AZL’s UItra-Fast Consolidator Machine, winner of the JEC Innovation Award 2019 for Industry/Equipment, will be the subject of further research into commercialization of the machine.

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