Resins

Thermoplastics

Carver Non-Wovens, R3 Composites expand

Carver, which only began commercial production in July, is now beginning its Phase 2 installation work and expects that to be completed by the end of October.

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Thermoplastics

FRP charge-air cooler stands up underhood

Injection molded glass/PA streamlines turbocharger intake manifold build.

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Automated Dynamics installs laser heating system at University

It will help provide the next generation of engineers exposure to the types of processes and technologies that will advance the composites industry.

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Sustainability

ELG Carbon Fibre’s new nonwoven line manufactures 2.7m wide recycled carbon mats

The company believes the materials will appeal to OEMs in the transportation sector seeking cost effective alternatives to virgin carbon fiber for vehicle lightweighting.

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Adhesives

Thermwood successfully tests composite thermoplastic print head on LSAM

At a print rate of 500 lbs/hr, the company says its newest and largest print head, the PH50, is more than three times faster than its current PH15 print head.

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RTM

BMW 7 Series Plant: Dingolfing, Germany

Via four different manufacturing methods, CFRP goes mainstream in automated multi-material BIW and assembly operations at BMW’s busiest plant.

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Wind/Energy

Huntsman researching opportunities for graphene-enhanced nanocomposites

The company is working on incorporating graphene into its Araldite epoxy resins.

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Adhesives

Wet and dry peel plies

Thinking of using only peel ply as adhesive bonding surface prep? You should understand all of the issues involved.

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Resins

Continuous filament winding: A short history

The process continues to make composite pipe production increasingly competitive with steel and concrete

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Automotive

Stratasys debuts Robotic Composite and Infinite-Build 3D printers

The company says this new 3D printing technology produces larger, lighter production parts for aerospace and automotive.

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