The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

AZoM talks to DeWayne Howell and Jason Gabriel (Technical Engineering TenCate/CCS Composites), about the process of compression molding for composites and what the benefits and applications of this ...

Large composite tool for layup and cure of a fairing. Carbon fiber-reinforced facesheet is paired with carbon eggcrate backup structure for optimal coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) and thermal ...

People have been experimenting with 3D printed molds for fiberglass and carbon fiber for a while now, but these molds really aren’t much different from what you could produce with a normal CNC mill.

Arkema is advancing its Elium liquid acrylic thermoplastic technology for molding composite parts with mechanical properties similar to thermoset composites, but with the weldability and recyclability ...

WICHTA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Composites - Wichita, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), announced today that its FAA Part 145 Repair Station in Wichita, Kansas has ...

“We aligned our strategic plan last year to assure composite repair capabilities on platforms where there were immediate needs. Specifically, we focused on the regional aircraft market, due to the ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

The top prize for the 2022 Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Awards has gone to a part most car owners will never see. The Grand Award and Chassis/Hardware division winner, presented ...

Annually, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognise successful initiatives and collaborative efforts within the composites industry. Over the past 27 years, the program has engaged over 2,100 ...