Resin Infusion

Resin infusion is a method used in composite manufacturing to impregnate dry reinforcement materials, like fibers or fabrics, with a liquid resin. This process involves placing the dry reinforcement in a mold and then introducing the resin under vacuum pressure, allowing it to permeate the reinforcement thoroughly. The vacuum facilitates the removal of air pockets and ensures uniform resin distribution, resulting in a high-strength composite with consistent properties. Resin infusion offers advantages in creating complex shapes, minimizing waste, and producing lightweight yet durable structures.

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Novel insert technology enables arc stud welding with composites

FAUSST technology enables fast, reliably welded connection of metal components in composite structures.

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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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Trends

Sunreef Yachts completes 43-meter single-shot hull infusion project

Sunreef 43M Eco electric catamaran, with a composite surface of 1,700 square meters, is considered to have the world’s largest infused hull.

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Natural Fibers

Melker of Sweden accomplishes sea kayak with 100% sustainable composite construction

Built with ampliTex flax fabrics, a solid cork core and plant-based resins, the company’s Värmdö kayak model highlights an environmentally conscious design for paddlers of all levels.

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Natural Fibers

AmpliTex-constructed solar-powered ferry hits the Adriatic Sea

The Marservis PROeco is a mass transportation marine vessel using Bcomp natural fiber for interior parts in place of standard materials.

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Infusion

Toray obtains ABS type approval for in-situ VARTM ship repairs

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certifies use of jointly developed CFRP repair technique on FPSO and FSO industrial systems, addressing traditional steel restoration challenges.

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Ultrasound imaging optimizes vacuum bag leak detection

CAMX 2024: The handheld Ultra CE by Distran combines acoustic information with a wide-angle optical camera to clearly and reliably detect leaks at a distance.

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In the Automated Composites knowledge center, CGTech brings you vital information about all things automated composites, from the manufacturing processes to the vendors and necessary tools.

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Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures

Review the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

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Closed Molding

Closed mold processes offer many advantages over open molding. This knowledge center details the basics of closed mold methods and the products and tools essential to producing a part correctly.

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Automation

IPD system, robotic spray demonstration enhances composites productivity

CAMX 2024: Magnum Venus Products (MVP) presents several automation solutions, including a self-learning robot, an IPD system and several live demonstrations of its products.

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Stitched, needle-punched fabrics benefit open and closed molding

CAMX 2024: Vectorply Corp. displays a range of engineered reinforcements, including NCFs, needle-punched reinforcements, consumables and more, along with highlighting it technical support options.

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Glass Fibers

Mel Composites infusion strategy enables Sasga Yachts fiberglass hull designs

Mel’s ongoing partnership culminates in the development of the Menorquín 42 and Menorquín 54 motor yachts, as well as extension of Sasga’s capacity for 68-foot-length boats.

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Technology Marketing Inc. to distribute VacPuc digital sensors

VacPuc is expanding its range of global distributors to deliver its vacuum pressure measurement solution to the composites market.

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Infusion processing flow mesh range, technical composites expertise

JEC World 2024: Expo-Net promotes 100% recyclable extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products, an updated technical processing guide and highlights its successful work with industry partners.

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Carbon Fibers

BMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats

Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.  

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Carbon Fibers

Low-cost, efficient CFRP anisogrid lattice structures

CIRA uses patented parallel winding, dry fiber, silicone tooling and resin infusion to cut labor for lightweight, heavily loaded space applications.

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Application

Carbon fiber satellite arm reduces weight, simplifies assembly onto naval vessels

Satcom developer EM Solutions partnered with ACS Australia to replace an aluminum arm design with a 65% lighter, one-piece, corrosion-resistant carbon fiber/epoxy alternative.

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Infusion

Revisiting the double vacuum debulk process

Evolution of the double vacuum debulk (DVD) process over the years continues to advance its “near autoclave quality” for low-void, highly compacted repair patches.

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From the CW Archives: Airbus A400M cargo door

The inaugural CW From the Archives revisits Sara Black’s 2007 story on out-of-autoclave infusion used to fabricate the massive composite upper cargo door for the Airbus A400M military airlifter.

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Engine vane demonstrates potential for gapped, unidirectional dry fiber for infusion

GKN Aerospace and its partners developed an aircraft demonstrator component made with TeXtreme’s latest Gapped UD material, proving out a dry, infusible tape meant to compare in performance to UD prepreg.

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Understanding vacuum bagging layers in production, repair

Recognizing the functions of each layer in a vacuum bag schedule can help users discover what vacuum bag schedules work best for their application.

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