Processes
FACC AG: Aerocomposites Powerhouse
This pragmatic Austria-based innovator is pursuing lofty goals in an aerocomposites future full of opportunity.
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Spread-tow technology takes off
New, ultralight-areal-weight prepreg tapes form the thin-ply laminates will enable Solar Impulse 2’s sun-powered flight around the world.
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SPE ACCE 2014 report
Automotive composites still on the horizon — are they getting closer?
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PMI foam core outperforms honeycomb in infused nose landing gear doors
The results of Airbus (Toulouse, France) subsidiary Composite Technology Centre GmbH (CTC, Stade, Germany) studies in 2013 to find more productive but less costly methods of fabricating carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sandwich constructions.
Read MoreWeb Industries presentation added to Carbon Fiber agenda
Web Industries' Dan Ott will discuss CFRP slit tape's role in advancing AFP adoption for aerostructure fabrication at the Carbon Fiber 2014 conference, Dec. 9-11 in La Jolla, Calif.
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Chomarat opens new C-PLY, C-WEAVE facility in South Carolina
New 58,000-ft2 plant in S.C. targets high-quality, high-performance solutions for aerospace and automotive applications.
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Infusible thermoplastics via in-situ polymerization
A low-viscosity monomer that can be polymerized in the mold enables infusion of continuous glass fiber with polyamide 6.
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Dual-laminates: Scaling up to scrubbers
A double-protection strategy for this massive fiberglass vessel tests pushes the limits of this shop’s fabricating and logistical planning skills.
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Onboard protection: Tough battery enclosure
Unique composite laminate provides crash protection for electric vehicle’s battery, occupants and first responders.
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Pultruded window: Glass/polyurethane prototype wins award
Deceuninck Group NV (Hooglede-Gits, Belgium), is at the forefront of composite window frame design and innovation, as evidenced by its recent award for a large, prototype window designed to open like a door.
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