Processes

R&D projects, additively functionalized part demonstrate composites innovation

JEC World 2024: The DLR is presenting the EmpowerAX multi-curved shell demo part as a JEC Innovation Award winning innovation, in addition to results from other projects involving hydrogen tanks, wind and more.

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Hydrogen Storage

Filament winders specialized for composites hydrogen vessel production

JEC World 2024: A pressure vessel for HydroExceed manufactured via a recently delivered multi-spindle filament winder displays Mikrosam’s expertise in filament winding equipment.

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Optimizing machining for composites: Tool designs, processes and Industry 4.0 systems

Hufschmied moves beyond optimized milling and drilling tools to develop SonicShark inline quality control system and Cutting Edge World cloud platform for optimized tool use and processes.

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Advanced towpreg makes debut on IMOCA hydrofoil boat

JEC World 2024: Avel Robotics’ IMOCA hydrofoil, fresh off the water, is being highlighted at Toray Carbon Fiber Europe’s booth, showcasing a successful collaboration in using towpreg and AFP for efficient race boat development.

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JEC

Infusion processing flow mesh range, technical composites expertise

JEC World 2024: Expo-Net promotes 100% recyclable extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products, an updated technical processing guide and highlights its successful work with industry partners.

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Aerospace

From the CW Archives: Drilling is not for the faint of heart

This edition of From the CW Archives revisits CW’s first plant tour — a visit to the F-35 FAL in Fort Worth, Texas — and a story by Ginger Gardiner a few years later. Both offer lessons on how to perform stacked drilling through composite and metallic materials. 

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Recycling

Fiber-reinforced 3D printing material brings sustainability, versatility

JEC 2024: Xenia Materials is unveiling Xegreen 23-C20-3DP, a 100% recycled PET-G carbon fiber-reinforced material grade for high-performance additive manufacturing.

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Automation

Automated winding machine supplier forges carbon fiber application growth

JEC World 2024: Custom-designed carbon fiber/epoxy components and automated fiber winding machine offerings will be on display, emphasizing CompoTech’s focus on designing and supplying turnkey composites technologies.   

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Cutting/Kitting

Optimized, automated manufacturing concepts for composite parts, SMC semi-finished materials

JEC World 2024: The AutoCut Pick&Place and Cube SMC line from Schmidt & Heinzmann aim to deliver more modernized manufacturing capabilities with improved efficiency and process control.

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Aerospace

Airborne to supply composites cutting/kitting equipment to Airbus Helicopters

Fully digital Kit by Light systems will enable faster, simpler and more efficient composite ply management at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility.

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