Processes

BigRep, Teton Simulation partnership integrates SmartSlice into large-format 3D printing

High-quality, production-level parts capability now available for large-format 3D printing, with current compatibility with BigRep PRO HT and HI-TEMP CF filament materials.

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Filament Winding

WoundSIM software tool simplifies design and simulation of composite pressure vessels

Rapid and efficient tank design process is achieved via an integrated FEA software translator, advanced parametric optimization, simulation and load case testing and post-processing capabilities.

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Construction

Strongwell releases new product line, signs nationwide representative agreements

Strongirt, now supported and serviced globally, is an all-fiberglass, pultruded FRP continuous insulation cladding attachment support system for the commercial construction industry.

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Trends

Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs

Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.

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Space

Compoxi installation widens AFP-XS technology application domain

Compoxi aims to characterize and qualify the AFP-XS and new materials for adoption in the growing Space and New Space markets.

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3D-printed continuous fiber dental reinforcements enter clinical trial

Hi-Fiber, partnering with Malo Clinic, is a dental reinforcement brand producing continuous glass fiber dental structures using Moi Composites’ CFM technology for a natural smile.

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Solico, Rondal collaborate on an all-composite halyard winch

The winch is comprised of a carbon fiber prepreg winch housing and filament-wound carbon fiber winch drum which contributes to stability improvements and overall efficiency in marine applications.

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Thermoplastics

NREL explores novel manufacturing approach for next-generation wind turbine blades

3D printing of thermoplastic blades enables thermal welding and improves recyclability, offering the potential to reduce turbine blade weight and cost by at least 10%, and production cycle time by 15%.

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Scandinavian-inspired Japanese furniture brand debuts customized carbon fiber lounge chair

Mishima’s lounge chair frame is constructed via AM from a single piece of continuous carbon fiber, originally developed for the rigors of aerospace.

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Composites Evolution showcases high-performance prepregs, novel thermoplastic UD tapes

Composites Evolution highlights its Evopreg prepreg family, as well as PA6 tapes reinforced with UD carbon fiber for ATL, filament winding and compression molding.

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Greenerd Compression Molding
Kent Pultrusion
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Custom Hydraulic Press Manufacturing
Wabash
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Webinar UV Powder Coatings for Composite & AM
Airtech
Airtech International Inc.