Processes
Collaboration agreement with Kanfit expands Massivit 3D into defense market
The Massivit 10000 printer will be installed at Kanfit’s facility and used by customer beta testers to produce large-scale molds, production tools for carbon fiber and fiberglass parts.
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Plant tour: Bucci Composites, Faenza, Italy
A stalwart in Italy’s “Motor Valley” opens its doors for a discussion and exploration of the company’s history in composites manufacturing for high-performance cars and other applications.
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Addcomposites AFPnext program grows digital automation capabilities for composites manufacturing
AFPnext aims to increase access to advanced composites manufacturing by eliminating key risks to manufacturers.
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Modular cutting and stacking system advances flexible, fully automated operations
Integration of next-gen cutting and stacking systems into production lines brings new level of efficiency, quality control.
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Addcomposites adds tape winding to Finland facility for pilot trials
The new capability, which enhances the available level of design freedom, was added to encourage manufacturers to develop new innovations using tape winding.
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NCC’s all-composite Type V tank demonstrates future composite space tank technology
SpaceTank project delivers a 96-liter carbon fiber composite tank with 4.0-5.50-millimeter nominal wall thickness for 30% weight savings in launch vehicle and satellite propellant tank applications.
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Top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2021
As this year comes to a close, CompositesWorld is taking some time to reflect on what the year held for those in the composites industry. Take a look at the most popular articles of 2021.
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Autonomous, electric shuttle retrofitted with CRP Technology Windform materials
Advanced 3D printing production process and Windform composite materials used to manufacture the required motor cover and washer reservoir flap valve components, account for Olli 2.0’s pod-like shape.
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Saab Aerostructures announces composite cargo door iteration, flaperon developments
Saab Aerostructures has reported updates to two of its composites-related projects, an RTM’d flaperon and the next iteration of the Clean Sky 2 technology demonstrator cargo doors.
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Customized resin flow mesh products save time, cost for wind turbine blade manufacturers
As longer composite wind blades are developed, customized mesh products help OEMs and kitting companies control resin flow and remove air voids during infusion.
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