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Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Bluecrux transform customer-centric supply chain

Composites material supplier embraces digitization as one tool in a plan focused on improving the customer experience, which then adds to its value and competitive advantage.

Plant tour: Spirit AeroSystems, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.

Purpose-built facility employs resin transfer infusion (RTI) and assembly technology to manufacture today’s composite A220 wings, and prepares for future new programs and production ramp-ups.

SABIC launches fiber-reinforced, intumescent, fire-retardant resins

SABIC PP compound H1090 and Stamax 30YH611 resins are well suited for extruding and thermoforming large, complex EV battery pack components for automotive.

VIDEO: The Advantages of Thermoplastics in Composites Manufacturing

CompoTech: Designing and Supplying Turnkey Composites Technologies

At JEC World 2023, CompoTech showcased its automated fiber winding and laying technology capabilities, highlighting the company’s latest custom-built, automated fiber winding machine, with fiber placement using a FANUC six-axis robot.

Cycle Inspect, UNSW investigate carbon fiber bicycle damage

The collaborative research initiative will explore the prevalence and impact of structural damage in carbon fiber bicycles currently in use by the general public, assessing the magnitude of the issue and raising awareness.

Plana, DUC Hélices Propellers to develop propellers for AAM

High-performance, low-noise, and eco-friendly composite propulsion systems will be designed, produced, tested and certified for the CP-01 hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

THOR project develops mass-producible CFRTP hydrogen tanks

The three-year project, concluded in 2022 and aided by partners spanning the entire hydrogen storage supply chain, tested and produced 15 thermoplastic tanks, with the goal of achieving broader market introduction.

Plyable recognized as Boeing Aerospace Xelerated portfolio member

Composite tooling automation platform is a cohort 1 graduate from Boeing-backed accelerator program for digital startups that can move the aerospace industry forward.

Kanfit completes production of acceptance test part with AFP

The Ingersoll AFP machine is reported to be the first of its kind in Israel, aiding Kanfit’s R&D venture and strategy to adopt new technologies for composite production.

ACoSaLUS project updates for automated sandwich panel layup

Cevotec and project partners have made significant progress in line with 2023 completion, including improvement of automated handling, patch vision inspection, and the laminate design and patch placement process.

Airbus selects Airborne to supply automated ply placement system

The pick-and-place system with software-driven automated will be the first in Airbus facilities, enabling highly efficient and flexible dry fiber preform manufacture for A350 structures.