AIR’s eVTOL offerings now include an unmanned variation of AIR One for cargo and logistics use, featuring its agile design across different use cases.
Long-term supply agreements include KRD for windows, Latecoere for the aircraft’s doors, as well as Rallc and Alltec supplying composites expertise for fuselage development. 1.5 Oz Chopped Strand Mat
This is Archer’s second full-scale eVTOL aircraft to achieve this milestone, critical to being able to carry commercially viable passenger payloads.
Model includes new technologies produced at Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio, which is part of Honda hydrogen business strategy that includes Class 8 trucks.
The composite eVTOL developer has now received two key operational certificates required from the FAA to begin operations when Midnight receives type certification.
Ragasco composite cylinders for LPG will become part of Worthington’s Building Products business, while Hexagon/Worthington Enterprises JV will target expanding storage and transport of CNG and hydrogen.
CAMX 2024: Fast and flexible AGX-V2 Series by Shimadzu provides more intelligent operability for testing tasks, supporting composites, plastics, metals and finished products.
Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.
PolyMorphic Moulding technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create a shape from a 3D CAD shape in less than 20 minutes, achieving zero waste and enabling parts production 14 times faster than 3D printing.
CAMX 2024: Trilion Quality Systems is showcasing the Aramis optical strain gage, a material-independent measurement device with 3D-DIC capabilities.
An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.
Nesting, design, GUI and viewing features have been improved or added to the composites design software tool.
CAMX 2024: Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries through its fiber post-processing technology and EasyFeed Bundles.
Avangrid recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to test startup solution that recovers more than 90% of turbine blade material.
Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.
Certification covers Tenax carbon fiber production at Heinsberg-Oberbruch, Germany, plant, adds to Teijin’s certifications for carbon fiber and PAN in Japan.
In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.
Based on military feedback, Epsilon Composite developed an optimized, foldable stretcher that combines telescopic pull-wound carbon fiber tubes.
CAMX 2024: Composite curing ovens by Wisconsin Oven provide a variety of features for comprehensive support, including temperature uniformity, energy efficiency, advanced controls and IoT, all backed by a dedicated team.
Additional financing is being secured to service automated fiber steering demand, build first RTS production facility in Gloucester.
Composite curing oven meets customer needs with ability to cure complex synthetic and composite parts.
In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.
Based on military feedback, Epsilon Composite developed an optimized, foldable stretcher that combines telescopic pull-wound carbon fiber tubes.
CAMX 2024: Schmidt & Heinzmann customers are able to produce SMC or dry fiber fabric stacks more efficiently thanks to the AutoCut Pick&Place system.
Increasingly, prototype and production-ready smart devices featuring thermoplastic composite cases and other components provide lightweight, optimized sustainable alternatives to metal.
CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.
Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.
Performing regular maintenance of the layup tool for successful sealing and release is required to reduce the risk of part adherence.
With COVID in the past and passengers flying again, commercial aircraft production is ramping up. The aerocomposites supply chain is busy developing new M&P for an approaching next-generation aircraft program.
Electrification and a focus on sustainability lead to opportunities and innovations in composites, from battery enclosures to structural components and more.
This webinar will cover infusion technology for the manufacture of aerospace composite structures. Hexcel will give an overview of different infusion processes, types of reinforcement and resin products available along with some example applications. Agenda: Benefits of Infusion Overview of resin infusion processes Reinforcement types Resins Processing Example applications
In addition to its proven fire resistance as a pure foam and within a sandwich composite system, the new material offers efficient manufacturing of 3-dimensional geometries and opens new possibilities for direct function integration. Agenda: Manufacturing process of thermoplastic particle foams Sandwich composite component requirements of commercial aircraft interior structures (e.g. FST, Heat Release) Function integration into net shape molded foam parts (e.g. inserts) Potential use-cases in fire critical applications
Find out how outsourced, costly tooling can be produced in-house to overcome bottlenecks, reduce costs and protect IP. Agenda: Explore durable casting materials that can be 3D-printed in complex designs Discover industry-proven Sika materials now available for high-speed, additive tooling Explore the benefits of thermoset molds that ensure uniform expansion, optimum bonding with the end part, as well as high durability
Thermoplastic material systems have been used in aerospace for decades. Their use and adoption continues to grow and Trelleborg has been on the leading edge of development for many of these systems. In this webinar, Trelleborg will be presenting a range of topics from the use of in-situ, automated fiber placement of thermoplastics prepreg for structural and functional products to complex injection molding of thermoplastic interior pieces. It will explore some of the benefits these products provide and the potential for future growth and development. Agenda: Current state of thermoplastics in aerospace Thermoplastic composite use cases for high-performance electric motors and torque tubes Injection-molded thermoplastic interior pieces The future of potential for thermoplastic applications for aerospace
KraussMaffei will explain in-situ polyurethane (PUR) overmolding of injection-molded and composite parts and the development of this technology over the last decade. Waruna Seneviratne, director of the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS), will discuss how aerospace and advanced air mobility (AAM) markets can capitalize on this high-rate manufacturing solution. Agenda: What is ColorForm: process, equipment and tooling Pros and cons of the technology High technology solution examples: ColorForm automotive Market references in automotive Demand for future commercial aviation and both AAM and urban air mobility (UAM) What aerospace can learn from automotive for addressing demand for high-rate manufacturing Technological advances enabling material and process improvements for the future Role of ATLAS manufacturing innovation center for promoting advanced manufacturing and workforce development Road map for certification through manufacturing demonstrations
Discover the latest innovation in laser projection technology poised to increase accuracy, efficiency and reliability. LAP will unveil the features of its new CAD-PRO Xpert laser projection system and outline how various industries can benefit from the system's capabilities. Its cutting-edge technology platform empowers users with enhanced color range, speed and superior laser projection quality while increasing accuracy, efficiency and reliability. Explore how the advanced ergonomics of this system can reshape composite manufacturing processes across industries, ranging from aerospace and automotive to wind rotor blade production, yacht building and beyond. Agenda: Introduction of the features of the CAD-PRO Xpert Applications and advantages across industries Upgrading workplaces for enhanced digital worker guidance Modular system solutions based on the value-adding ecosystem
The International Composites Summit (ICS) is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business.
Join us at the ACCE 2023 event and learn about how the automotive and transportation industries are advancing with composites playing a key role in the development of electric vehicles and sustainability initiatives worldwide. Lightweight composites are ideal materials for improving vehicle performance, reducing mass, extending range and compensating for battery weight. Polymer composites are enabling lower emission vehicles, reducing the carbon footprint and saving energy to benefit the environment now and in the future. Thermoset and thermoplastic composites are the key to EV, Mobility and Sustainability.
The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business. The International Composites Summit is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry.
CAMX is your best source for new solutions, technologies, and ideas you need for your current and future projects. CAMX makes it easy to watch live process demos, see materials and interactive displays on what may be possible in the future, and meet with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
Debuting in 2010, the Parts Cleaning Conference is the leading and most trusted manufacturing and industrial parts cleaning forum focused solely on delivering quality technical information in the specialized field of machined parts cleansing. Providing guidance and training to understand the recognized sets of standards for industrial cleaning, every year the Conference showcases industry experts who present educational sessions on the latest and most pressing topics affecting manufacturing facilities today. Discover all that the 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference has to offer!
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Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.
Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
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Upon his one-year anniversary as editor-in-chief of CW, Scott Francis looks back at some of the brand’s changes and hints at where it might be heading next.
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Proof-of-concept part used bio-based acrylontrile precursor with same performance as conventional CFRP but with significantly less CO2.
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Ultra-lightweight and made of recycled composites, the Eco Bracket cuts weight and cost in half and reduces CO2 emissions, in addition to providing high performance.
Brudeli’s patented plug-in Powerhybrid technology will use Hexagon Agility CNG/RNG fuel system with Type 4 tanks, enabling Class 7 and 8 trucks to meet ACT and ACF regulations.
Envalior 30% glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed material helps Ahrend achieve lighter task chair with closed-loop value chain and reduced emissions.
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CAMX 2024: Vartega is making carbon fiber more accessible to more industries through its fiber post-processing technology and EasyFeed Bundles.
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Vartega (Denver, Colo., U.S.) recycles carbon fiber, at scale, into a format specifically designed as a drop-in replacement for virgin chopped carbon fiber in traditional thermoplastic compounding lines. The company is continuously investing in manufacturing capacity to support increased demand for its recycled materials, which can be found in-market in automotive components, sporting goods, electronics assemblies and many other thermoplastic applications.
Vartega’s patented fiber post-processing technology converts discontinuous virgin and recycled carbon fiber into easy-to-handle and feed bundles. While recycled carbon fiber has been notoriously difficult to work with and presents many challenges for traditional thermoplastics extrusion processors who lack the capability to work with loose, fluffy, low-density materials, Vartega’s process densifies these fibers into aligned fiber bundles with what the company says is significantly higher bulk density and improved flowability. This enables their use as a drop-in replacement to traditional virgin carbon in pellet, flake or stick form.
The company reports that its processes also enable carbon fiber to be recycled while maintaining original mechanical properties at a lower cost than virgin material. Vartega’s offers its EasyFeed Bundle formats for simpler thermoplastic compounding to serve injection molded composite material applications. Vartega also supplies recycled carbon fiber in other formats for compression molding, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and other composites manufacturing processes. The bundles are low dust and have fairly uniform fiber length. They are also compatibilized for use with various thermoplastics including ABS, PLA, PP, PC and PA.
On display is the company’s EasyFeed Bundle chopped fiber format along with several examples of highly filled thermoplastics incorporating Vartega’s recycled carbon fiber into structural applications for metals replacement and lightweighting.
Vartega will be exhibiting new technology at CAMX 2024 in San Diego, CA this September. Plan to meet up with their team or get registered here!
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