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TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites

Three upcoming in-person thermoplastic composites courses, ranging from entry-level to advanced, are organized to enhance composites professionals’ knowledge in this burgeoning field.  

Grace Nehls
Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

TPRC training courses target thermoplastic composites
Thermal Mapping Application digitizes GMI Aero hot bonder console
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Thermal Mapping Application digitizes GMI Aero hot bonder console

The TMApp enables operators to track and visualize the temperature field during composite repair or manufacture in real time using Anita 4.0 and Anita EZ bonding/repair bonder solutions.  

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Aerospace

DLR develops additive WeldSealer process to seal joints, edges or modify surfaces

The robotic process developed for large components protects joints and edges, prevents cracks and allows multipart structures to be created as if cast in one piece.

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Collins Aerospace selected by AFRL to build thermoplastic composite fin for F-16

Part of $100 million, five-year investment to advance, qualify thermoplastic composites for military and commercial aero applications.  
#trends

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Thermoplastic composites welding: Process control, certification, crack arresters and surface prep

More widespread use of welded composite structures within a decade? Yes, but further developments are needed.
#composites4_0

Structural adhesives, Part I: Industrial

Structural adhesives, Part I: Industrial

Today’s myriad chemistry options enable formulators to tailor adhesives to customers' exact application requirements.
#adhesives #layup #precursor

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From plant tours to EV battery enclosures: The top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2022

Through a variety of editorial content, CW explored the trends and topics that are rapidly flourishing in the industry. Based on Google Analytics, these top 10 articles were considered the most popular.  

Cara Decknadel Digital Content Editor, Gardner Business Media, Inc.

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Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding
Infusion

Twenco develops sensors for smart molds and process control in resin infusion and composites welding

Non-invasive DEA and NDT Analyzer for multi-parameter monitoring, QA and control, including real time simulation feed and 3D process visualization across and through composite parts.
#ndi #sensors #trends

DLR Institute of Structures and Design releases video on TB-Rumpf welded thermoplastic composites
Thermoplastics

DLR Institute of Structures and Design releases video on TB-Rumpf welded thermoplastic composites

Autoclave-free consolidation and resistance welding validated for future aircraft thermoplastic composite fuselage.
#nextgenaerospace #outofautoclave

Plant tour: Qarbon Aerospace, Milledgeville, Ga. and Red Oak, Texas
Defense

Plant tour: Qarbon Aerospace, Milledgeville, Ga. and Red Oak, Texas

Veteran aerostructures Tier 1 transforms into 21st century leader in thermoplastic composites and multiple new markets.
#planttour

Sensors: Data for next-gen composites manufacturing
Aerospace

Sensors: Data for next-gen composites manufacturing

In the quest for sustainability, sensors are reducing cycle times, energy use and waste, automating closed-loop process control and increasing knowledge to open new possibilities for intelligent manufacturing and structures.
#sensors #sustainability #SHM

SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites
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SAM|XL develops closed-loop manufacturing for composites

Collaborative R&D center at TU Delft develops sensor- and robot-based automation for Composites 4.0 manufacturing, including STUNNING project for welded assembly of a thermoplastic composite fuselage demonstrator.
#cleansky #composites4_0 #nextgenaerospace

CIDETEC reformable recyclable epoxy resin
Epoxies

Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites

CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
#adhesives #workinprogress #sustainability

ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization
Testing

ENLIGHTEN program launched to speed thermoplastic composites industrialization

Multi-scale modeling, testing, sensors and machine learning will advance understanding and algorithms to achieve process control and optimization for both aerospace and automotive supply chains.
#paek #composites4_0

ATL/AFP |

CFRTP upper stage propellant tank

PROCOMP uses in-situ consolidation AFP and ultrasonic welding to demonstrate lightweight, novel tank design.
#space #focusondesign

Ginger Gardiner Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Collins Aerospace demonstrates new thermoplastic composites capabilities
Thermoplastics

Collins Aerospace demonstrates new thermoplastic composites capabilities

Collins Aerospace in Almere has produced a 7-meter raceway for the Clean Sky 2 MFFD lower fuselage using novel CCM and tooling technology while the Riverside facility in the U.S. advances AFP and welding as part of global strategy for more sustainable airframes.

Molecular Plasma Group obtains “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label for MolecularGRIP
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Molecular Plasma Group obtains “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution” Label for MolecularGRIP

Solvent-free surface functionalization technology uses low amounts of chemistry and little energy to prime composites and dissimilar materials prior to bonding in addition to other functionalities.  

Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures
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Daher, Luxembourg's LIST to develop welding technology for thermoplastic composite aircraft substructures

The agreement will focus on infrared welding technology to enable high-volume, automated manufacturing in aviation.
#trends

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PlasmaBound closes €2.35 million funding round on controlled polymer ablation technology

PlasmaBound’s aims to accelerate its high-speed composite bonding technology to make sustainable composites a standard feature on vehicles, devices and structures on a global scale.

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DLR Augsburg integrates sixth frame to upper half fuselage test shell for MFFD

Clean Sky 2 thermoplastic composite demonstrator advances toward full assembly.
#cleansky #nextgenaerospace

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DLR Institute of Structures and Design releases video on TB-Rumpf welded thermoplastic composites

Autoclave-free consolidation and resistance welding validated for future aircraft thermoplastic composite fuselage.
#nextgenaerospace #outofautoclave

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Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.    
#feature #biomaterials

Grace Nehls Managing Editor, CompositesWorld

NEW PRODUCTS: BONDING/WELDING

CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Rotaloc International
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CAMX 2022 exhibit preview: Rotaloc International

Rotaloc bonding fasteners come in a variety of baseplate styles, threads, sizes and materials for high-strength, nondestructive bonding with fiber-reinforced composites and thermoset/thermoformed plastics.  
#camx

Conagen develops high-performing debondable adhesives
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Conagen develops high-performing debondable adhesives

Sustainable hot melt adhesives aim to resolve traditional hurdles in bonding.
#adhesives

Patent-pending welder rapidly melts thermoplastics
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Patent-pending welder rapidly melts thermoplastics

The FlatJet Welder, designed for thermoplastic components of all sizes, blasts a thin, directed jet of uniform, high-temperature air/gas for a fast, full-surface melt.

3M announces its enhanced 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio
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3M announces its enhanced 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio

New offerings include low odor, enhanced performance, high elongation and nylon bonding capabilities.
#adhesives

Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors
Glass Fibers

Henkel develops REACH-compliant structural adhesive for aircraft interiors

FST-certified Loctite EA 9365FST reinforces and bonds thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and can serve as a matrix resin on fiberglass to strengthen the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies
#adhesives

Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry
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Solvay launches adhesive and surfacing technologies for the aerospace industry

New AeroPaste and BR 179 adhesive and surfacing technologies are expected to increase part assembly, processing efficiency for aerospace manufacturers.
#sustainability #adhesives

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