Thermoplastics
3D printing and AFP join forces in automotive demonstrator
Bavarian auto industry and TU Munich research how to reduce molding costs by combining continuous fiber and 3D-printed composites.
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Suprem installs new thermoplastic composites manufacturing line
Automated line is installed to develop a range of customized thermoplastic materials in the form of UD tapes and profiles, in addition to its Filaprem brand for 3D printing.
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Continuous Composites selected by NASA for low-CTE open isogrid composite structure
This NASA award will demonstrate CF3D’s robotic steering of individual, continuous carbon fiber tows to print and test a flat 1.6- x 3.3-foot open isogrid rib structure, which will have a low CTE.
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JEC World 2022, Part 3: Emphasizing emerging markets, thermoplastics and carbon fiber
CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan identifies companies exhibiting at JEC World 2022 that are advancing both materials and technologies for the growing AAM, hydrogen, automotive and sustainability markets.
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JEC World 2022, Part 1: Highlights in sustainable, digital, industrialized composites
JEC World 2022 offered numerous new developments in composites materials, processes and applications, according to CW senior editor, Ginger Gardiner, most targeting improved sustainability for wider applications.
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herone GmbH inaugurates new pilot facility for thermoplastic profiles, earns aviation certification
The four-year supplier says it is ready to ramp up for serial production using its automated Herone Technology and a completed aviation AS/EN9100 certification.
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Qarbon Aerospace partners with Georgia Tech to address advanced structures in civilian vertical lift vehicles
Demonstration, testing, repair and maintenance of thermoplastic airframe structures will address technical barriers and make a business case for use of composites, metamaterials and AM for civilian air mobility.
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Cannon Ergos collaborates with Boeing to mold thermoplastic aircraft sidewall panels
Mold trials study the feasibility of using recycled carbon fiber, whether impregnated with diverse resins, or already integrated within a thermoplastic matrix.
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Clemson Composites Center: Working with industry to transform composites
Offering liquid and thermoplastic composites molding, LCA-weighted simulation, full testing to validate materials/process data cards, CCC’s digital life cycle approach unites manufacturing, microstructure, part property map and structural analysis.
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Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso, SimplyEV debut Kimoa e-bike at Miami Grand Prix
The Formula One driver’s sustainable mobility Kimoa brand is debuting its fully customizable carbon fiber e-bike powered by 3D printing firm Arevo.
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