Videos

25 Jan 2017

Composites and the future of package delivery

Germany-based CIKONI combined carbon fiber, aluminum and sandwich-based materials to create lightweight, modular shelving for the Vision Van, developed by Mercedes-Benz Vans. Video included.

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Aerospace 5 Oct 2016

Blue Origin successfully tests escape system, lands New Shepard rocket

On Oct. 5, the company successfully conducted an in-flight escape test of its New Shepard system.

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Aerospace 25 Aug 2016

Stratasys debuts Robotic Composite and Infinite-Build 3D printers

The company says this new 3D printing technology produces larger, lighter production parts for aerospace and automotive.

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Design/Simulation 11 Aug 2016

Bionic design: The future of lightweight structures

Biomimicry evolves into a systematic design process for optimizing efficient, lightweight structures.

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Prepregs 28 Apr 2016

Digital twin, digital thread and composites

How the integration of machines, sensors and software is beginning to impact composites manufacturing.

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Defense 18 Apr 2016

Navy unveils unmanned composites-intensive vessel

This entirely new class of ocean-going vessel can traverse thousands of kilometers over the open seas for months at a time, without a single crew member aboard.

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Medical 8 Apr 2016

Composites in exoskeletons

Wearable robotics need strength, stiffness and lightweight and are forecast at a CAGR of 40-50%. Will composites play a role or be left behind?

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Workforce Development 22 Feb 2016

Meet VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s new all-composite SpaceShipTwo

The new SpaceShipTwo is the first vehicle to be manufactured by The Spaceship Co., Virgin Galactic's wholly owned manufacturing arm.

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Aerospace 15 Jul 2015

Automation and rapid processing dominate at JEC Americas

Highlights include Fiber Patch Preforming, automated potting and insert equipment and processes delivering composite parts in minutes.

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Medical 9 Feb 2015

Donauwörth as composites pioneer

Airbus Helicopter Germany produces composite primary structure for 30+ years, first all-composite doors for A350 XWB and latest “kinked” composite blades for new “quiet” rotorcraft.

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