Reinforcements

Aerospace 14 May 2019

Measuring thermoplastic prepreg tape quality for part process control

Low-cost tests measuring dimensions, thermal behavior and consolidation predict CFRTP part quality.

Aerospace 10 May 2019

Sicomin provides epoxy resins for ENATA Aerospace flying car concept

Sicomin’s SR1700 epoxy system was selected, having been specially formulated for the production of high-performance composites such as aerospace applications.

Additive Manufacturing 10 May 2019

Markforged launches first FR continuous fiber-reinforced plastic for 3D printing

V-0 rated Onyx FR to open new applications in aerospace, defense and automotive

Carbon Fibers 9 May 2019

Industrialized continuous fiber composite printing in Delft

CEAD offers large builds with speed, precision, low-cost extrusion and continuous fiber.

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Sustainability 9 May 2019

Carbon fiber satellite communication antennas offer higher performance

New carbon fiber composite satellite communication antennas from Calian SED are designed to offer improved performance by reducing structural distortions that can arise with legacy ground systems comprised of steel or aluminum.

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Sustainability 8 May 2019

Vartega awarded $255k in grant funding

Vartega was recently awarded grants from the National Science Foundation and the state of Colorado for R&D into carbon fiber polymer powder for additive manufacturing applications, and for expansion of its advanced material recycling program.

Aerospace 8 May 2019

What does the future hold for Bombardier Belfast?

Bombardier Belfast, fabricator of the infused composite wings for the Airbus A220 single-aisle aircraft, is for sale. The ownership under which this facility lands may say a lot about the future of infusion in large aerostructures.