Sheet Molding Compound

Comprehensive service formulates standard, custom SMCs

CAMX 2024: As an SMC product manufacturer, Molding Products LLC provides SMC formulations and technical support for diverse markets, from R&D to post-production.

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SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

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Cutting/Kitting

Ply stacking, cutting process optimized via automation, smaller footprint

CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.

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Aerospace

WAG Wernli to produce composite brackets for Dufour Aero2 drone

The Swiss company was chosen for its C-SMC expertise, which will replace original aluminum brackets to enhance weight savings, corrosion resistance and adhesive bonding capabilities.

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SMC BMC Design Award 2024 winners showcase projects at JEC World

Awards ceremony to be held on March 6th will recognize the top three selected SMC and BMC designs submitted by European design students and young design professionals.

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Composite resins price change report

CW’s running summary of resin price change announcements from major material suppliers that serve the composites manufacturing industry.

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Molds/Tools

National Composites announces partners with compression toolmaker Laval 

The new alliance will broaden National Composites’ capabilities in SMC and BMC and tooling, while providing customers with comprehensive solutions, from initial design to final delivery.

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Dieffenbacher highlights Fibercut system for increased productivity

Dieffenbacher’s fully automated cutting and stacking system enables automated SMC processing applications.

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Carbon Fibers

Improving carbon fiber SMC simulation for aerospace parts

Simutence and Engenuity demonstrate a virtual process chain enabling evaluation of process-induced fiber orientations for improved structural simulation and failure load prediction of a composite wing rib.

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Automotive

Aptera joins forces with C.P.C. Group to accelerate solar EV production

Specialized composite bodies are being produced in Modena, Italy, for Aptera’s BinC vehicle, enabling eventual manufacturing ramp-up of 40 vehicles/day to meet demand targets.

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