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Hyping the Hyperloop
A roundup of recent Hyperloop news including TUM’s Hyperloop Pod Competition win and announcements from SpaceX and VirginOne Hyperloop.
Read MoreCAMX 2019 exhibit preview: Izumi International Inc.
Izumi offers various kinds of winders, creels, warp and weft feeding and tensioning devices for carbon fiber and other critical high-performance fibers.
Read MoreCAMX 2019 exhibit preview: JiangSu TiWin Composites Co.
JiangSu TiWin Composites Co. Ltd. develops composites technology both for equipment and products including prepreg, fabrics and composite parts.
Read MoreSGL Carbon supports student Hyperloop prototype from TUM
Hyperloop prototype developed and built by students at the Technical University of Munich will compete in this year’s Space X Hyperloop pod competition on July 21 in Los Angeles.
Read MoreMechanical testing of textile composites
Standardized mechanical testing methods abound, but they often focus on composites with unidirectional layers. Here are some modifications to common test methods for testing textile composites.
Read MoreEvolving AFP for the next generation
‘Aerospace quality at automotive pace’ is the mantra of the supply chain being developed for next-generation commercial aircraft. Automation is evolving to meet the challenge.
Read MoreNanomaterials: Products, supply chain mature for next-gen composites
Development spans 3D and thermoplastic nanocomposites, nano-CMCs for hypersonics and nanomaterials safety and toxicity.
Read MoreNatural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?
Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.
Read MoreAutomated, in-situ inspection a necessity for next-gen aerospace
Inline inspection technologies continue to evolve with the aim of providing faster and more accurate part inspection.
Read MoreOptima 3D launches next-generation 3D weaving machines for composites
Digital control and innovative shuttle system enable rapid parameter and sequence change for net shape preforms, billets, para beams and more.
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