Processes

Glass Fibers

Composite building systems startup launches funding round

Florida-based Galexa Homes supplies pre-engineered wall, floor and roof systems built with pultruded fiberglass composites, looks to expand and move toward robotic assembly.

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Teton Simulation introduces new AM simulation tool for BCN3D Stratos software

SmartSlice for BCN3D Stratos features sophisticated print parameter optimization to eliminate costly print-test-redesign cycles and ensure printed parts perform as expected.

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Filament Winding

Mold release for winding and wrapping

In this Digital Demo, Scott Waterman, Global Sales Director at AXEL Plastics (Monroe, Conn., U.S.), outlines the unique differences of filament winding and wrapping that affect the selection and usage of mold release. (Sponsored)

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Thermoplastics

Suprem expands thermoplastic capabilities

A tailored combination of fiber reinforcement and high-performance thermoplastics  can now be processed with this technology to fulfill applications from marine to aerospace.

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ExOne launches comprehensive industrial-grade, 3D-printed tooling solutions

X1 Tooling, reported to be the broadest portfolio available to manufacturers, offers fast, affordable and local tooling options for the final production of metal, plastic and composite designs.

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Automation

Quebec composites development center installs AFP capability

Robotic cell by Effman, Fanuc and Addcomposites enables automation of complex composite layups with tailored fiber orientation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

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Prepregs

Thermoplastic tapes continue to show potential for composite aerostructures

Web Industries reports increased R&D activity within several aerospace markets enabled by the flexibility and advantages of thermoplastic tapes.

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Aerospace

Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture

Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.

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Trends

Hybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project

3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.

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Caracol, NextChem debut one-piece, 3D-printed composite sailboat

The hull of the Beluga prototype boat was printed from short glass fibers and recycled polypropylene using Caracol’s robotic additive manufacturing system.

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ELFOAM rigid foam products
U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
Wabash
Kent Pultrusion
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
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NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Airtech International Inc.