Processes

Marine

Sunreef Yachts completes 43-meter single-shot hull infusion project

Sunreef 43M Eco electric catamaran, with a composite surface of 1,700 square meters, is considered to have the world’s largest infused hull.

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Addcomposites announces AFP-XS global install base milestone

More than 50 of the production-ready AFP solution for small- to medium-scale composite part manufacturing have been installed and is rapidly growing thanks to its affordability and versatility.

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Xenia Materials launches 3DF filaments, expands into FDM, FFF

3D printing filament collection incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement, bio-based options.

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Filament Winding

Mikrosam robotic filament winding cell to aid Cidetec composites projects

Delivery of the single-spindle robotic setup with an ATP head will advance the R&D organization’s work in CUBIC, GENEX and Carbo4power initiatives targeting sustainable composites development.

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Endless Industries launches Endless One continuous fiber 3D printer

Medium-scale printer demonstrates open industry and material capabilities for demanding structural needs.

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KraussMaffei expands composites, plastics capabilities at Brighton, Michigan facility

The site recently installed a powerPrint large-format AM system, thermoforming machine and more to serve customers in North America.

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Recycling

Melker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction

Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.

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Automation

RoMaNi 2 project enhances industrial robot flexibility for composites, metals machining

Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining with up to 0.1-millimeter production tolerance.

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Automotive

Bladder-assisted compression molding derivative produces complex, autoclave-quality automotive parts

HP Composites’ AirPower technology enables high-rate CFRP roof production with 50% energy savings for the Maserati MC20.

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Mikrosam equips BTU Germany with single-tape AFP head for Type 5 pressure vessels

Delivery of upgraded placement head provides additional automated layup flexibility, quality control for the university’s latest projects advancing Type 4 and 5 hydrogen storage.

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Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Wabash
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Adhesives for Composite Materials
recycle carbon fiber
HEATCON Composite Systems
ColorForm multi-component injection
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Airtech International Inc.