Processes
Impulse Space to launch first orbital service vehicle in 2023 using CFRP tanks
Interview with COO discusses carbon fiber composites in tanks, vehicles and their role in space commerce as part of rapidly growing New Space economy.
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Large-format 3D printing enables toolless, rapid production for AUVs
Dive Technologies started by 3D printing prototypes of its composite autonomous underwater vehicles, but AM became the solution for customizable, toolless production.
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High-temperature composite 3D printing facilitates design, manufacture of deployable space structures
Opterus R&D employs an AON3D printer and OOA prepregs to build the tooling, prototypes and end-use versions of its foldable CFRP satellite structures.
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PlasmaBound raises funding to accelerate bonding technology adaptation
Irish Startup earned €3.1 million in 2022 to brings its controlled polymer ablation (CPA) technology for composite materials to mass-market applications.
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Metal AM advances in composite tooling, Part 2
Toolmakers and molders continue to realize the benefits of additive versus conventional/subtractive manufacturing of molds and mold components.
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Innoptus Solar Team select JetCam for 2023 World Solar Challenge vehicle fabrication
JetCam software streamlines nesting performance for composite ply assembly and cutting for the team’s 100th solar vehicle.
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Chantiers de l’Atlantique reveals 66-meter, all-composite SolidSail mast
A technological feat, the large carbon fiber mast prototype targets the Silenseas sailing liner and sailing cargo ships for up to 40% reduction in CO2 emissions.
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INN-PAEK project to develop 100% recyclable, lightweight thermoplastic flange wheels for future aircraft
The AITIIP Technology Center leads this research with partner Liebherr Group to develop a technology by June 2023 that contributes to more sustainable, eco-friendly production systems.
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Eastman Machine automated cutting equipment increases HanseYacht efficiencies by 85%
Since implementation of its first conveyorized cutting system, the recreational boatbuilder regularly seeks ways to improve its composite material handling processes.
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EU-funded GENEX project to develop digital twin framework for aircraft lifecycle tracking
Novel digital framework to enable holistic and comprehensive data capture through the entire aircraft lifecycle, supporting composite component/structure manufacture optimization and maintenance.
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