Processes
Greenerd designs, engineers new 2,500-ton compression molding press
Productive, reliable molding press features an optimized mold transfer system for improved ergonomic and safety dynamics for operators.
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Trelleborg launches low-friction thermoplastic composite bearing
The HiMod Advanced Composite Bearing Plus is a dual-layer bearing with a low-friction PEEK liner that doubles as an impermeable sealing surface, in addition to 50% less sliding friction, increased wear performance.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Autonational Composite Machinery
CAMX gives Autonational the opportunity to display its mobile filament winder, which can be used to produce very large-dimension composite products, and the company’s all-in-one machining center solutions.
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Carbon fiber enables new, low-CO2 Skyrora orbital launch vehicle
U.K. private space company is developing and testing orbital launch vehicle Skyrora XL to carry small satellites in Earth’s orbit using eco-friendly fuel, a unified systems design and composites.
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Molecular Plasma Group obtains “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label for MolecularGRIP
Solvent-free surface functionalization technology uses low amounts of chemistry and little energy to prime composites and dissimilar materials prior to bonding in addition to other functionalities.
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Plant tour: ÉireComposites, Galway, Ireland
An in-house testing business and R&D focus has led to innovative materials use and projects in a range of markets, from civil aerospace to renewable energy to marine.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Addcomposites, IND Group
The co-exhibition shows customers a more complete visual of the value chains that can be implemented in the composites industry via Addcomposites’ AFP system solutions and IND Group’s cobot platforms.
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Leesona
Leesona showcases high-quality, precision, automatic and manual winding solutions that are capable of working with a range of composite materials and fiber thicknesses.
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Digitizing tools for composites production
Alpex Technologies focuses on industrialization, process and part intelligence and biocomposites in its next generation of tooling systems.
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Covestro sells additive manufacturing materials business to Stratasys
New ownership by Stratasys is expected to achieve faster growth, includes Covestro’s R&D facilities, offices and employees in Europe, U.S. and China in the agreement.
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