JEC Composites Jan 29, 2024
The research team of China039s Xi039an Jiaotong University used the reversible thermochrome deformation ability of liquid crystal elastomers combined with the excellent mechanical properties of continuous fiber materials to propose a direct-writing 4D printing method based on continuous fiber-reinforced liquid crystal elastomers. The continuous fibers embedded in the liquid crystalhellip
CompositesWorld Feb 23, 2024
Intuitive Machinesx2019xA0IM-1 Nova-C lunar lander features multiple configurations of struts manufactured byxA0Rock West Composites.
JEC Composites Jan 18, 2024
Composites have for many years been widely used in highly demanding safety-critical applications from aerospace to rail wind energy and industrial products. Huge monolithic elements such as wind generator blades and nacelles are testament to the incredible strength-to-weight ratio of products such as GFRP and more recently CFRP as wellhellip
JEC Composites Feb 13, 2024
The development of the friction tester has been completed by Rens Pierik and Sam Benou Researcher at UT as part of the PERFECT press forming without defects project. The test setup measures the resistance against sliding of adjacent plies to simulate what happens during press forming of thermoplastic composites. Earlierhellip
3Dnatives Jun 28, 2023
What are composites and why are they being used in the 3D printing industry We tell you all about 3D printing composites amp their benefits
CompositesWorld Feb 22, 2024
Lightweight strong durable and recyclable UHMWPE fabrics enables high-performance gear for Arcx2019teryx and Durston sports brands.
Airbus Apr 20, 2023
JEC Composites Jan 19, 2024
The Wadebridge-based form designs engineers and manufactures advanced composites mainly using carbon fibre. BIG Productivity funding has gone towards a new piece of machinery which can create master patterns to make moulds for aircraft parts.The new five axis CNC equipment has allowed Piran Advanced Composites to get involved in ahellip
Materials Today Nov 29, 2023
Researchers have developed a new polymer composite that can change its behavior depending on temperature to perform specific tasks.
CompositesWorld Feb 15, 2024
Long Island-based four-time CW Top Shops honoree GSE Dynamics cites diversification in processes digitalization efforts workforce training and more on its successes over 50x2B years and looks ahead to future growth and opportunities.
CompositesWorld Feb 16, 2024
A free four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materialsx2019 advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.
CompositesWorld Feb 19, 2024
The CFCA collaborated to reclaim short carbon fibers from EOL sports equipment realign into continuous prepreg tapes and remanufacture into new equipment.
CompositesWorld Feb 22, 2024
New business builds on 100-year legacy in quartz prepares for growth while starting production of oxide fibers to meet increased demand for CMC by aerospace and industrial sectors.
CompositesWorld Feb 21, 2024
During the one-day event on April 27th seven industry experts will provide insight into topics likexA0waste reduction energy efficiency bio-materialsxA0and recycling.
CompositesWorld Feb 21, 2024
Xenia Materials is unveilingxA0Xegreen 23-C20-3DP a 100 recycled PET-G carbon fiber-reinforced material grade for high-performance additive manufacturing.
Building Design + Construction Feb 20, 2024
A new construction method featuring LEGO-like bricks made from a renewable composite material took first place for building innovations at the 2024 JEC Composites Innovation Awards in Paris France.
AZoM Feb 21, 2024
Composite materials have revolutionized our industry bringing outstanding performance to commonly used materials. However designing these materials for maximum performance is not always intuitive.
IOM3 Feb 08, 2024
An apprenticeship with McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive will be delivered by the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre AMRC Training Centre.
CompositesWorld Feb 21, 2024
Marine industry constituents are looking to take composite use one step further with the production of tough and recyclable recreational boats.