Processes
NETZSCH and USQ partner to advance automated composite manufacturing
The research partnership will focus on advancing the automated production of composite materials using dielectric sensor technology.
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Plant tour: Meggitt San Diego, CA, US
This aerospace and defense fabricator upgrades to a larger facility and gets, in the process, a chance to rethink and optimize material, people and process flow.
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3D printing is missing the third dimension
Emerging processes like continuous fiber manufacturing, in-situ consolidation and tool-less manufacturing are bringing composite 3D printing into the third dimension.
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Tecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications
Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.
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New Products: January 2019
CW’s roundup of new products for the composites industry – the past month has seen innovations from AnalySwift, BriskHeat, Granta Design, JETCAM, Kordsa, Starrett and Thermwood.
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Web Industries' Vermont-based plant earns Nadcap accreditation
The accreditation was granted in November 2018 and covers the facility’s aerospace composite ply cutting and kitting operations.
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BriskHeat expands silicone heating blanket line
The provider of heating, insulating and temperature control solutions has announced the addition of new options and capabilities to its silicone rubber heating blanket line.
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TAHOE Boats' T16 uses 3D printed tooling from Thermwood
Thermwood’s Large Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) system was utilized to custom-print the tool used to manufacture the boat’s hull.
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CFRP module saves weight on rocket design
Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.
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Additive Manufacturing Workshop at NAIAS adds capacity
The inaugural event will take place on Jan. 16 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.
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