Composite processing

A closer look at Optima 3D and the 3D weaving industry

A revolutionary 3D weaving system that redefines current industry standards – deploying cutting edge technology both in concept & design.

Stress analysis focuses on compression

The Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new stress analysis technique which could take into account a component’s volume under tension and compression.

Thermal blanket for plastics processing

Shannon Global Energy Solutions, which makes reusable thermal and acoustic insulation, has developed a new thermal blanket for plastics extrusion.

Editor in Spotlight – Prof. Vitalij Pecharsky, Journal of Alloys and Compounds

Closed mold process could increase part production

Magnum Venus Products (MVP) says that it has developed a new process for closed molding which it says could decrease injection times.

New unidirectional glass prepreg

PRF Composite Materials has introduced a new unidirectional glass prepreg.

Increase in PET production

Armacell, which makes engineered foams, has begun a project to extend its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam headquarters in Belgium.

Biocomposite recycling project

Plastics technology center AIMPLAS is coordinating a project to develop biocomposites recycling technologies for aeronautics components.

Thermoplastic composites suitable for extrusion blow molding

Lanxess reports that its Tepex continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites can now be integrated in the extrusion blow molding process.

3D printing of continuous carbon fiber

Engineers from the University of Delaware have developed a 3D printing technology that can make composites using continuous carbon fibers.