Processes

RTM 23 Apr 2021

Antich and Sons develop composite yarn-spinning technique for 3D-woven preform production

Culmination of a three-year project with AMRC which focused on creating stabilized, near-net shape preforms of variable thickness with efficient material use for aerospace and automotive.

Additive Manufacturing 23 Apr 2021

Thermwood expands LSAM product line availability

Large dual gantry print and trim machines for 3D-printed thermoplastic composites offered in 15-foot width model, with wider gantry design and range of print core, print head options.

Biomaterials 22 Apr 2021

NatureWorks Ingeo 3D700 biopolymer reduces LSAM warpage, minimizes print failures

Testing by NatureWorks’ global partners demonstrates a shrink rate less than 0.25% in printed parts and obtainable lower print temperatures due to optimized melt viscosity and microstructure.

Work In Progress 21 Apr 2021

Increasing demand for composite driveshafts leads to automated production

California-based fabricator ACPT Inc. worked with machine suppliers to build an innovative semi-automated production line featuring an automated filament winder.

Additive Manufacturing 19 Apr 2021

Fortify expands fiber-reinforced photopolymer 3D printing line for end-use part applications

Company adds new FRP printers and open access software to enable new advanced materials, including Flux Core and Flux 3D.

Automotive 16 Apr 2021

Composites as auto-body reinforcements

Hybrid structural-reinforcement technology expands options, gains applications, markets.

Thermoplastics 15 Apr 2021

Purdue University to establish Thermwood LSAM research laboratory

Industry-funded research to pursue large-scale composite thermoplastic additive manufacturing, with the goal of providing services to enhance, encourage and expand the adoption of large-scale AM for diverse industrial applications.

RTM 14 Apr 2021

Huntsman Advanced Materials resin systems meet composite pressure vessel requirements

Araldite resin systems cover wet and towpreg filament winding and RTM manufacturing processes for increased productivity and greater part consistency.