Processes

Molds/Tools

Massivit, Sika to co-brand digital tooling materials for Massivit 10000 series

Strategic MOU initially introduces SikaBiresin CIM 120 and SikaBiresin CIM 80 to serve crucial composites market needs for 3D printing tooling, prototyping and more.

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Molds/Tools

Belotti to integrate hybrid BEAD system with Adaxis AdaOne software

Through this strategic collaboration, BEAD’s additive and subtractive capabilities for large-scale AM composite tooling production are made more accessible.

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CMS, Caracol collaboration targets large-format 3D printing market

Global development of LFAM technologies and applications will support end user’s adoption of 3D printing for composites. 

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DaQoTa project develops measuring head prototype for LATW inspection

Fraunhofer IPT, Taniq and Pixargus have proven the success of a measuring head capable of optimizing the reliability, security and efficiency of FRP pressure vessel manufacturing.

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Aerospace

Eaton developing carbon-reinforced PEKK to replace aluminum in aircraft air ducts

3D printable material will meet ESD, flammability and other requirements to allow for flexible manufacturing of ducts, without tooling needed today.

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JEC

Automation, winding equipment meet evolving composite needs

JEC World 2024: Engineering Technology Corp. is exhibiting offerings ranging from high-speed filament winding equipment to integrated robotic solutions, in addition to new standard line of tape wrappers.

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JEC

Induction heating platen achieves dynamic temperature management

JEC World 2024: Roctool is introducing the R-IDS, a patented heated platen that aims to make mass production more accessible for composites manufacturing.

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R&D projects, additively functionalized part demonstrate composites innovation

JEC World 2024: The DLR is presenting the EmpowerAX multi-curved shell demo part as a JEC Innovation Award winning innovation, in addition to results from other projects involving hydrogen tanks, wind and more.

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Filament Winding

Filament winders specialized for composites hydrogen vessel production

JEC World 2024: A pressure vessel for HydroExceed manufactured via a recently delivered multi-spindle filament winder displays Mikrosam’s expertise in filament winding equipment.

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Optimizing machining for composites: Tool designs, processes and Industry 4.0 systems

Hufschmied moves beyond optimized milling and drilling tools to develop SonicShark inline quality control system and Cutting Edge World cloud platform for optimized tool use and processes.

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