Processes

IMDEA Materials Institute helps create intelligent sensors for aviation composites

As a part of the European Union’s DOMMINIO project, IMDEA Materials Institute is helping to create embedded smart sensors via 3D printing to provide real-time updates on aircraft during flight.  

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Sensors

Synthesites, Purdue CMSC advances real-time cure monitoring

Partners are developing cure simulation using data from dielectric sensors to monitor infusion and autoclave composite structures in real time.  

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Magnum Venus Products

Rather than sealant tapes for infusion processes, Magnum Venus Products suggests the use of its Secure Vacuum Bag Seal, an inflatable seal designed to fit into a groove built into the perimeter of the mold.

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Caracol AM launches new identity, celebrates composites applications

Italian supplier of Heron large format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology showcases circular economy and aerospace applications.  

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RTM

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Composite Alliance Corp.

Composite part design and fabrication is supported through standard and custom solutions with global tooling, machinery and service supplier Composite Alliance Corp.

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Coriolis Composites installs AFP machine at Sabanci University

C1 robot contributes to technology development at the Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center (SU IMC) in Istanbul.

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Trends

UniFORM: High-quality, high-complex EV battery enclosures at low cycle times, low tooling costs

Stellantis subsidiary CpK Interior Products Inc. recently completed a design challenge to prove out its vacuum-assisted wet compression molding process for CFRP battery trays.

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CAMX

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: McClean Anderson

Ocelot, backed by more than 60 years of machine control systems, is McClean Anderson’s latest filament winding machine featuring the latest hardware and software technologies.

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Sigma Engineering adds compression molding simulation to Sigmasoft Virtual Molding

In addition to a reworked user interface, the full process simulation software now includes the ability to view all thermal influences on the component and in the mold.  

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Fiberglass Cutting Operation at Hubbell’s Lenoir City Plant Moves to Automation

Automating fabric cutting operations saves Hubbell Lenoir City money and can produce composite products faster at less cost to support infrastructure expansion.

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