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Electroimpact, Toray, Janicki advance technologies for rapid, large-scale thermoplastic parts manufacture
Project combines Electroimpact high-speed AFP equipment, Janicki’s OOA heated layup tooling system and Toray Cetex TC1225 low melt PAEK UD tape for deposition rates of up to 4,000 inches/minute.
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Hybrid 3D printing/machining center enables custom vehicle restoration project
3D-printed CF-filled molds made with new CMS Kreator system shorten production time, reduce costs for Bercella’s Restomod Maserati project.
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CAMX 2021 exhibit preview
The composites industry is gearing up for CAMX 2021 in Dallas, Texas, the first in-person major trade event in more than two years.
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MingYang Smart Energy launches MySE 16.0-242 offshore hybrid drive wind turbine
Reported to be the world’s largest offshore hybrid drive wind turbine with a 242-meter diameter rotor, 118-meter-long blades and 46,000-square-meter swept area, the MySE 16.0-242 enhances energy production, CO2 elimination and efficiency capabilities.
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ST Bungalow to demonstrate fiberglass roofing solution from recycled wind blades
The New York-based startup recently partnered with a wind blade recycling company and plans to produce its first full-scale prototypes this year.
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Hexagon Purus announces new manufacturing facility for composite battery packs, hydrogen fuel storage systems
The Hexagon Group spin-off has broken ground on the 60,000-square-foot micro-factory, based in Kelowna, Canada, which is scheduled for 2022 completion.
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Industry veterans form new company to produce next-gen natural fiber composites
With deep roots in agricultural hemp production, INCA Renewable Technologies is set to produce lighter, stronger, greener and less costly composites.
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Ford GT composite supercar is going out of production in 2022
Ford is rolling out its seventh special edition of the car, which features an abundance of carbon fiber.
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GreenLight project explores fire-resistant and bio-based FRPs for structural lightweight design in ships
Project leader Fraunhofer IFAM and six associated partners to study FRPs such as polybenzoxazine- and benzoxazine-based composite materials to meet strict safety regulations, requirements on passenger ships.
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Stratasys, Champion Motorsport team up to test 3D-printed core technology
Stratasys proves out carbon fiber-wrapped, printed core for toolless, customizable manufacture, on aerodynamic prototype and production parts for a winning racecar.
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