Processes

RTM

EASYPERM permeability measurement system installed at Moldex3D

Taiwan R&D center will use EASYPERM to augment RTM simulation capability for customers.

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FACC to produce SMC interiors for A320

Airbus supplier invests in highly automated production line for new Airspace cabin entrance area using sheet molding compound

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AREVO launches battery-assisted 3D printed carbon-fiber frame bike

Company partners with Oechsler on a second application demonstrating its software-controlled additive manufacturing process.

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Thermoplastics

Molding in fasteners to CFRP parts

Placed into the mold prior to RTM, compression or injection molding/overmolding, this specially-shaped fastener enables composites to be fastened with standard methods used for metal parts.

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Epoxies

It’s time to plan your Wisconsin trip: Oshkosh 2018 is coming

The annual EAA AirVenture event is an air show/aircraft exhibition/trade show/learning opportunity/history lesson/concert venue/giant campout/Wisconsin bratfest and more. As in past years, composites industry expert and CW contributor Russ Emanis will spearhead a composites fabrication demonstration during the show.

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BASF expands 3D printing operations with two manufacturer acquisitions

The company is integrating Advanc3D Materials GmbH and Setup Performance SAS into its subsidiary BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH.

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Autoclave

Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS

Spirit AeroSystems was an established aerospace supplier when it earned that distinction, winning the contract for the Boeing 787’s Section 41. Now its sights are set on the next generation of aircraft.

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Epoxies

Plant tour: Tods Aerospace, Crewkerne, U.K.

Tods Aerospace, located in rural England, is part of the larger Unitech Aerospace manufacturing group and specializes in highly engineered aerospace defense structures.

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Autoclave

Plant tour: Van Horn Aviation, Tempe, AZ

Van Horn Aviation seized a real opportunity in helicopter blades, with little composites acumen but big desire. The rest is history worth reading.

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Prepregs

Plant tour: FBM Composite Materials, Kiryat Gat, Israel

Tier 2 composites manufacturer FBM Composite Materials developed the right pill for a Boeing headache and became the sole supplier of 787-9 Dreamliner door surrounds.

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U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Wabash
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Kent Pultrusion
ELFOAM rigid foam products
CompositesWorld
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Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Airtech International Inc.