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.

Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space
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Braided thermoplastic composite H2 tanks with co-consolidated molded boss areas to fit EV battery space

BRYSON project demonstrates possible designs, automated manufacturing and low permeability concepts, including EVOH liner and novel PPA matrix.

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Composite 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.

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Co-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.

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CAMX

Composite processing technologies integrate press, injection molding

CAMX 2024: Langzauner and Engel present combined systems for semi-finished composite processing in a single process step.

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KraussMaffei 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.

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RTM

Molding 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.

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CAMX

Composites, 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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Sustainability

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.

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CompositesWorld Collections

CW’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.

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CW Tech Days

During CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

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Latest 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.

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NDI

Xnovo 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.

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Recycling

KraussMaffei 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.

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Aerospace

INN-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.

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Ketones

Tool 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.

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Thermoplastics

Windform 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.

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Glass Fibers

Jeep 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.

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Work In Progress

Robotized 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.

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Automotive

Automotive chassis components lighten up with composites

Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.

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Carbon Fibers

TU 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.

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Focus on Design

Seat 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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