Processes

RTM

Time Bicycles to modernize composite bicycle manufacturing

With the aid of KraussMaffei, Clemson University and SC Fraunhofer USA Alliance, Time anticipates a transition to HP-RTM for more efficient carbon fiber bike frame manufacture, plus a new facility in South Carolina.

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Construction

Biocomposite for mobile architecture, low load-bearing applications

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research and partners have developed a biocomposite well suited for support profiles and connecting nodes in construction applications.

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Plant tour: Airtech International, Springfield, Tenn., U.S.

Fifty years of supplying materials for composites manufacturing includes custom fabrication and now aims to advance 3D-printed tooling, parts and new resins.

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JEC World 2023 highlights: Recycling, biocomposites, smaller equipment and expanding brands

CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner addresses some of this year’s hot topics, ranging from novel biocomposites and recycling technology solutions from myriad startups to upgraded, but equally sustainable, equipment from well-established companies.  

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Colorado State professor earns NSF award for composites 3D printing

Mechanical engineering professor Mostafa Yourdkhani’s novel in-situ printing and curing techniques for composite materials, including carbon fiber, earned him the Faculty Early Career Development Award.

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Pultrusion

Ilium FLEXmat fiberglass is suitable for pultrusion processes

Latest long chopped glass fiber reinforcement technology enables high temperature exposure, material stretching and chemical resistance, making it a safer cleaner option for pultrusion manufacturing.

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Bonding

Aerospace project secures funds for developing lightweighting technology

A joint project between ÉireComposites, Plasma Bound and TU Dublin will be supported by the DTIF.

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Roboze 3D printing partners with Yamaha Motor Racing

Yamaha Motor Racing selects Roboze as its technology partner for high-performance 3D printing with super polymers and composite materials. 

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Automation

Airborne delivers composite upper stage tank for EU ENVOL project

Nine-member consortium targets development of low-cost, green vertical orbital launcher with manufacture of an ultra-lightweight composite tank design in an automated manufacturing environment.

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BlueHalo launches next generation of Intense Eye UAS

Unmanned aerial system (UAS) from BlueHalo featuring an HX5 injection-molded chassis from Alpine Advanced Materials is said to be lighter, stronger and more efficient than aerospace-grade aluminum. 

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