Processes

Carbon Fibers 14 Dec 2023

CRP USA 3D printing composites meet critical needs of bobsledding sport

Components critical to a bobsled’s functionality — push handles, hand grips and seats — were tailored from Windform materials, heightening both performance and safety for athletes’ racing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Epoxies 13 Dec 2023

From the CW Archives: Airbus A400M cargo door

The inaugural CW From the Archives revisits Sara Black’s 2007 story on out-of-autoclave infusion used to fabricate the massive composite upper cargo door for the Airbus A400M military airlifter.

Molds/Tools 12 Dec 2023

Belotti retrofits Vega CNC center in BEAD hybrid machine for D-Composites

Combined LSAM and five-axis CNC milling capabilities will optimize D-Composites’ production services, flexibility and cut time and cost for composite tooling manufacture.

ATL/AFP 8 Dec 2023

Coriolis highlights C1.2 compact AFP system for multi-material applications

New developments regarding productivity, maintenance and ergonomics make this enhanced composite placement system well suited for the production of complex parts.

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Additive Manufacturing 5 Dec 2023

UMaine BioHome3D meets sustainability, strength and durability goals

Data collected from one year of outdoor testing reasserts the 3D-printed, bio-based structure’s viability to address housing challenges, sets the stage for future development.

Additive Manufacturing 1 Dec 2023

Mechnano, Bomar introduces E35B+ masterbatch with increased CNT concentration

Using Mechnano’s D’Func process, the new masterbatch of ogolimers enables 3D printing resin development with improved mechanical and nano-uniform electrical performance.

Work In Progress 30 Nov 2023

The potential for thermoplastic composite nacelles

Collins Aerospace draws on global team, decades of experience to demonstrate large, curved AFP and welded structures for the next generation of aircraft.

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Additive Manufacturing 29 Nov 2023

Mitsubishi Chemical Group launches 3D printing FGF engineering challenge

The open AM innovation program welcomes all interested parties who would like to make use of the potential of 3D printing FGF or combine it with materials like carbon fiber, UD tape and other hybrid technologies.

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Additive Manufacturing 24 Nov 2023

CRP Technology signs technical partnership for space exploration, tech development

Collaboration with UAE private aerospace company will bring 3D-printed Windform composite materials to development of the Lunaris moon mission payload.