Composites in Medical Manufacturing
Flux GmbH sponsors TUM Dash exoskeleton team
Flux to supply precision inductive rotary encoders for exoskeleton initiative for paraplegic patients that is expected to incorporate a future carbon fiber frame.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach
The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.
Read MoreFilament winding increases access to high-performance composite prostheses
Steptics industrializes production of CFRP prostheses, enabling hundreds of parts/day and 50% lower cost.
Read MoreMulti-material, self-sensing, 3D-printed scoliosis braces
Startup Fited and Brightlands Materials Center have developed a lighter weight, thinner CFRP corrective brace, including pressure sensors made from continuous carbon fibers.
Read MoreSCABAEGO project develops bioactive composite that supports healing of broken bones
Fraunhofer IFAM researchers and partners combine biodegradable polymer polycaprolactone and bioactive glass to 3D print custom-fit structures for bone fracture sites.
Read MoreEvonik showcases chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK filament
Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.
Read MoreCevotec’s fiber patch placement is part of digital process chain for automated composite prosthetics
Multiple partners work to develop automated data collection, composite laminate generation for customized medical applications using FPP technology in German-funded Patch2Patient project.
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CityAirbus NextGen to be developed for future medical missions in Norway
Airbus and the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation partner to measure the added value of eVTOL aircraft for medical use cases across Norway.
Read MoreAMSL Aero partners with CareFlight for Vertiia aeromedical fit-out
Together, AMSL Aero’s long-range eVTOL aircraft will enable CareFlight to provide direct services from remote sites directly to hospitals.
Read MoreThe state of recycled carbon fiber
As the need for carbon fiber rises, can recycling fill the gap?
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Composites fibers and resins
Compared to legacy materials like steel, aluminum, iron and titanium, composites are still coming of age, and only just now are being better understood by design and manufacturing engineers. However, composites’ physical properties — combined with unbeatable light weight — make them undeniably attractive.
Read MoreMaterials & Processes: Resin matrices for composites
The matrix binds the fiber reinforcement, gives the composite component its shape and determines its surface quality. A composite matrix may be a polymer, ceramic, metal or carbon. Here’s a guide to selection.
Read MoreKaman Composites leverages composites expertise to expand medical imaging programs with Mirion Technologies
While known as a critical component supplier to the aerospace industry, the Vermont-based company is also recognized for its composite patient positioning components, structural cantilevered solutions and assembly in the medical field.
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Global Medical Response orders 21 additional Airbus helicopters
GMR equips its growing air medical fleet with the composites-intensive H125, H130 and H135 helicopter families, noting their reliable performance for critical care transport.
Read MoreRize XRIZE composite printer now compatible with Synopsys platform for 3D medical printing
Platform combination enables the creation of affordable, full-color and functional 3D physical replicas from medical imaging for orthopedic, maxillofacial and cardiovascular application fields.
Read MoreNatural fiber composite wheelchair seat design aims for sustainable mobility
The National Composites Centre and Motivation provide an easily manufactured, locally sourced mobility solution for disabled people in developing countries.
Read MoreDesign innovations improve efficiency of composite medical table
WIT-Composites' efforts to design a more effective all-composite surgical table led to development of complex components and an elastic carbon fiber material.
Read MoreEHang to demonstrate eVTOL medical air mobility via SAFIR-Med project
Project intends to demonstrate AAV use cases for emergency medical transport, and potentially advance and refine current U-space services for unmanned aircraft in European airspace.
Read MoreAll-composite white cane improves mobility for visually impaired
The light weight, ergonomics and stiffness provided by the carbon fiber composite design enable a safer, easier to handle mobility solution.
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IACMI supports UT-designed face shield production
The UT Shield features lightweight frame and clear plastic that is reusable and easily cleaned for incoming students, faculty and staff.
Read MoreComposite sandwich panels enable flexibility in medical table design
Polyurethane foam core provides a cost-effective option for ACP Composites’ specialized medical positioning table design.
Read MoreITA acquires composites 4.0-enabled BIAXTRONIC warp-knitting machine from Karl Mayer
This latest technology will aid development of open-meshed textile grids and non-crimp fabric structures for composites and concrete reinforcements.
Read MoreFibre Extrusion Technology FET-100 series reaches $20 million in sales
The multi-functional melt spinning system facilitates the development of precursor synthetic textile materials, as well as biodegradable composite materials.
Read MoreTeijin increases short carbon fiber capacity
Increased product capacity will enable the company to better react to European market demands and strengthen its carbon fiber portfolio.
Read MoreElectric short takeoff & landing aircraft addresses e-commerce needs
California-based Airflow's eSTOL aircraft promises cost-effective, rapid delivery of cargo within a distance range of 50-200 miles.
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