Injection/Overmolding
Injection or overmolding techniques in composites involve the process of injecting or molding a composite material over a pre-existing structure or component, enhancing its functionalities or adding protective layers. This method allows for the combination of different materials, such as polymers or composite resins, to create a cohesive and integrated final product. It's commonly used to reinforce or encapsulate parts, providing improved strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
Latest Injection/Overmolding Articles
VIEW ALLComposite Integration adds real-time resin degassing measuring to Ciject equipment
Ciject resin infusion and injection machinery now offers real-time resin degassing measurement technology that uses sensors and software to continuously monitor the state of resin during the degassing process.
Read MoreCo-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.
Read MoreComposite processing technologies integrate press, injection molding
CAMX 2024: Langzauner and Engel present combined systems for semi-finished composite processing in a single process step.
Read MoreKraussMaffei unveils lab system for coating in the mold
ColorForm system brings injection molding machine, reaction process machinery, automation, post-processing and digital products in house.
Read MoreMolding technologies, integrated automation deliver streamlined production
CAMX 2024: Macrodyne engineers composites and rubber hydraulic presses for domestic and international customers, capable of handling large-scale production demands to more intricate projects.
Read MoreComposites, plastics injection molding generates highly visual parts
CAMX 2024: ColorForm and long fiber injection (LFI) technologies by KraussMaffei support automotive, consumer and other end markets in their quest for high-performance, lightweight parts with aesthetic qualities.
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The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
LEARN MORECW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
LEARN MOREDuring CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.
LEARN MORELatest Injection/Overmolding News And Updates
Fiber Dynamics invests in GX 1100 DCIM from KraussMaffei
Direct compounding injection molding (DCIM) enables the composites company to develop, test and protect its own recipe formulations, while increasing cycle times by eight times and reducing energy consumption.
Read MoreXnovo Technology, Exciscope introduce X-ray tensor tomography technique
Through a strategic partnership, the companies introduce the FiberScanner3D module, dedicated to bringing more rapid, reliable and robust fiber structure characterization methods to lab settings.
Read MoreKraussMaffei and partners develop sustainable, safe and stylish children’s bike
The Lion Bike is a German-made, injection molded bicycle with 40% recycled carbon fibers with zero scrap and enabling 67% lower CO2 emissions during production.
Read MoreINN-PAEK project succeeds in 100% recyclable turbine
European project replaces complex-shaped metal structure in aircraft cooling system with injection molded thermoplastic composite material for improved sustainability.
Read MoreTool Gauge, Victrex partner to develop co-molded composite aircraft parts
Novel hybrid overmolding technology achieves novel thermoplastic composite parts to replace machined aluminum components on commercial aircraft, as well as reduce manufacturing costs and timeline.
Read MoreWindform XT 2.0 IMG brings sustainability to injection molding
Carbon fiber-reinforced PA12 thermoplastic launched by CRP Technology is a 100% recycled high-performance material derived from the Top-Line range for 3D printing.
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Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures
ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.
Read MoreJeep all-composite roof receivers achieve steel performance at low mass
Ultrashort carbon fiber/PPA replaces steel on rooftop brackets to hold Jeep soft tops, hardtops.
Read MoreRobotized system makes overmolding mobile, flexible
Anybrid’s ROBIN demonstrates inline/offline functionalization of profiles, 3D-printed panels and bio-based materials for more efficient, sustainable composite parts.
Read MoreAutomotive chassis components lighten up with composites
Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.
Read MoreTU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
Read MoreSeat frame demonstrates next-generation autocomposites design
Light weight, simplified/cost-effective manufacturing, passenger comfort and safety informed materials and process innovations and won awards for the 2022 Toyota Tundra‘s second-row seat frame.
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