Processes

Molds/Tools

Century Tool expands compression molding capability to include bathtubs, spas

Century Tool and Gage will now offer compression molds for bathtubs, showers, spas and other large composite structures for the home.

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IDEC uses additive manufacturing to cut composite tooling costs

IDEC explains how Stratasys 3D printing helped the company cut the time, cost and material waste involved with traditional composite molding.

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Sustainability

OMAX to be acquired by Hypertherm

Hypertherm and OMAX have signed a merger agreement effective in April, combining the companies’ portfolios of waterjet and other industrial cutting technologies.

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Aerospace

SWM launches Naltex flow media for resin infusion

SWM International (Alpharetta, Ga., U.S.) announces the introduction of Naltex flow media for resin infusion processes.

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KRC Machine Tool Solutions introduces configurable machine tool system

KRC Machine Tool Solutions introduces its KRC Fusion VI high-performance machine tool, a modular, large-format gantry system capable of being parametrically configured for a range of sizes and configured for specific or multiple processes.

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Aerospace

AeroLas targets carbon fiber yarn industrialization

Munich-based AeroLas specializes in air-bearing technology and has used it to develop a system that allows for discontinuous carbon fiber to be spun with thermoplastic fibers. Potential applications include 3D printing.

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Autoclave

More from JEC World 2019

CW continues to share composites industry news, product releases and more as the editors unpack findings from JEC 2019.

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Fiberject process achieves 3D thermoplastic cosmetic carbon parts

Mubea Carbo Tech develops manufacturing of complex-shaped, fully integrated and high-accuracy cosmetic CFRP components for high volumes using a thermoplastic matrix.

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Curing

Hexion introduces two-component epoxy solution for aerospace composites production

The solution is based on Hexion’s EPIKOTE system and uses a metering and mixing agent from Hübers.

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First impressions from JEC World 2019

JEC World 2019, the composites industry trade show, has come to a close. CompositesWorld will be sharing highlights from the event over the next few days.

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ELFOAM rigid foam products
Custom Hydraulic Press Manufacturing
Kent Pultrusion
Greenerd Compression Molding
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Wabash
Webinar UV Powder Coatings for Composite & AM
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