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Novel dry tape for liquid molded composites
MTorres seeks to enable next-gen aircraft and open new markets for composites with low-cost, high-permeability tapes and versatile, high-speed production lines.
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SHAPE Machining, Supernatural-X collaborate on composite electric guitar
Made from reclaimed carbon fiber, the lightweight guitar possesses excellent tuning stability, and zero RF interference.
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Manufacturing the upper half of the Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD)
Proving industrial reliability for low-cost thermoplastic composites production using AFP in-situ consolidation, as well as continuous ultrasonic and resistance welding.
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Episode 36: Dale Brosius and Uday Vaidya, IACMI
IACMI’s Dale Brosius and Uday Vaidya talk about the first five years of the organization, how it has evolved and what the future might hold as IACMI continues its quest to help drive composite materials and process growth.
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BMW i develops first electrified wingsuit for human flight
Embodying a futuristic approach, the carbon fiber and aluminum wingsuit with its electric propulsion system is a concept that even airsports daredevils won’t be able to ignore.
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C-PLY™ – a Design & Manufacturing Game Changer
C-PLY is a leading edge carbon NCF reinforcement with structural design benefits, premium surface quality and overall parts cost savings.
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Composite rebar for future infrastructure
GFRP eliminates risk of corrosion and increases durability fourfold for reinforced concrete that meets future demands as traffic, urbanization and extreme weather increase.
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Flexible carbon fiber plates enable high-performance footwear
Carbitex’s flexible carbon fiber/thermoplastic composite plates use creative engineering to eliminate design compromises in athletic footwear.
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Hydrogen fuel cell-powered HY4 aircraft takes flight
MAHEPA consortium demonstrates feasibility and advances toward liquid hydrogen tanks and scaling modular HY4 technology to new, emissions-free aircraft.
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Multilayer thermoplastic tapes, AFP and resin infusion for more democratic composites
Novotech advances new materials and more affordable automated processes for small aircraft and beyond
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Environmental testing completed for NASA James Webb telescope
Successful acoustic and sine-vibration testing ensures the composites-intensive space telescope will survive all of the harsh conditions associated with a rocket launch to space.
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3D-printed prefab homes aim to disrupt construction market
California startup Mighty Buildings’ award-winning prefabricated building production process relies on large-format 3D printing, UV-curable resins, digital design and automation.
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