Processes
Thermwood and Bell collaborate on 3D-printed helicopter blade mold
Thermwood employed its new 60-mm melt core technology to additively manufacture the autoclave-capable, carbon fiber-reinforced tool.
Read MoreComposites training center opens in Dorset
Norco, a manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP moldings, has opened a new composites training center to offer hands-on training for new apprentices.
Read MoreComposites recycling — no more excuses
Columnist Dale Brosius outlines six actionable levels of composites recycling that fabricators should follow.
Read MoreKanfit receives new AFP robot
The automated fiber placement system will be used to develop and manufacture complex carbon fiber composite structures that have traditionally been made using hand layup.
Read MoreRock West Composites expands filament winding operations
The company added new filament winders, a long-length oven, and additional manufacturing space.
Read MoreSurface Generation molding technology selected for Victrex parts-based programs
Surface Generation’s Production to Functional Specification (PtFS) technology manages multiple part areas during processing and drive reductions in the energy consumption, injection processing pressures and cycle times.
Read MoreEpoxies, Etc. launches fast curing toughened epoxy
Epoxies, Etc. (Cranston, R.I., U.S.) has launched its new 10-3041 Toughened Epoxy Adhesive, which reportedly develops a 3,000 psi lap shear strength within four hours.
Read MoreCarbon fiber will enable air taxi eVTOLs
Aircraft and autos have indeed faced CFRP production woes, but new tech opens door for both.
Read MoreAeroLas explores new spinning technology for thermoplastic hybrid yarn
AeroLas is working to combine recycled carbon fiber with PEEK using adapted art textile machines and a patented air guided ring spinning technology.
WatchHull Industries acquired by Trinks Inc.
Hull Industries, manufacturer of plastic and composite processing equipment, has been acquired by Trinks Inc., solutions provider in hydraulic compression, transfer, vacuum presses along with automated turnkey systems.
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