Processes

Curing

Exploring powder coating for composites

Advancements in powder coating technology make it a viable surface finish for a growing number of composite applications.

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CompoTech uses integrated loop technology to create high-performance mountain bike

CompoTech features its CDuro Epona mountain bike fitted with custom suspension forks, manufactured using its AFL winding and integrated loop technologies. 

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Curing

TPI, University of Texas participate in wind blade cure optimization project

Physics-informed machine learning algorithms will be applied to simulate and optimize composite wind blade curing in an effort to advance smart composites manufacturing in industry.

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Epoxies

Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

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Rocket Lab begins installation of large AFP machine for rocket production

The 99-ton AFP machine, custom-designed and built by Electroimpact, is claimed to be the largest of its kind, expecting to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket’s production process.

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Chip Ganassi Racing makes Roboze official polymer partner

3D printing technology and design and engineering experience brings super polymers and composite parts to CGR’s motorsport efforts.

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Molds/Tools

Composite tooling specialist displays compression mold capabilities

CAMX 2024: Century Tool specializes in the in-house design, build and run-off of dimensionally large parts and Class A surface tooling.

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Glass Fibers

CRP composites AM expertise leads to Formula Student race car victory

CRP Technology provided its composite-reinforced Windform materials and 3D printing capabilities for MoRe Modena Racing’s M24-LH hybrid race car.

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Automation

IPD system, robotic spray demonstration enhances composites productivity

CAMX 2024: Magnum Venus Products (MVP) presents several automation solutions, including a self-learning robot, an IPD system and several live demonstrations of its products.

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Composite processing technologies integrate press, injection molding

CAMX 2024: Langzauner and Engel present combined systems for semi-finished composite processing in a single process step.

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ELFOAM rigid foam products
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Kent Pultrusion
Wabash
U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Release agents and process chemical specialties
HEATCON Composite Systems
Release agents and process chemical specialties