Processes
Exel secures design patent extension for pultruded fiberglass radomes
Technique for antenna radomes forms “functional zones” inside composite material, enhancing existing 5G technology performance, application potential.
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Purdue researchers create single-photon method for large-scale laser-based 3D additive nanoprinting
Patent-pending technology produces high-resolution nanostructures faster and less expensively than traditional laser nanoprinting.
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Cygnet Texkimp, Bowman Power advance high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping
Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.
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IPSA acquires bonding adhesives based on MMA technology
IPS Adhesives (IPSA) introduces a line of adhesives using acrylate and MMA technology from L&L Products for the bonding of dissimilar materials such as metals and composites.
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Juggerbot 3D announces MSU, ORNL as partners for hybrid LFAM composites project
Air Force-funded initiative looks to LFAM thermoset, thermoplastic advancement for fast, inexpensive composite tooling production.
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AIM3D announces Voxelfill resolves inhomogeneous strength of 3D printing
Validation of 80-100% tensile strength and comparability to injection molding via Voxelfill extrusion process was achieved through plastic and fiber-filled test series.
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Carbon Axis releases the AFP head XPlace mk3
This standalone version enables the user to easily integrate AFP technology into existing robots or gantry systems.
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Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.
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AmpliTex-constructed solar-powered ferry hits the Adriatic Sea
The Marservis PROeco is a mass transportation marine vessel using Bcomp natural fiber for interior parts in place of standard materials.
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Avoiding pitfalls in the design of LFAM composite components
Recoat temperature, part orientation and bead geometry are some key design variables to consider for a successful and reliable large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) process.
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