Elaborate computer modelling of autoclave curing of large composite structures has identified ways to optimise the process to cut up to one-third from curing times. Working with Airbus and nacelle ...

In parallel to developing new recycling solutions, the r-LightBioCom project is also rethinking how high-performance composites are manufactured, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, ...

Figure 1. The cure recipe graph is used to communicate the heat rate, soak temperature and duration, the cooling rate, vacuum and pressure requirements and all permissible process boundaries as ...

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A large autoclave is now curing composite parts at Boeing's new Research and Technology Center in North Charleston. The aeronautics giant announced on Wednesday that the ...

A groundbreaking Australian technique looks set to revolutionise the aerospace, boat and car building industries by making advanced polymer composite technology affordable. Advanced polymer composites ...

CLINTON, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When a major aerospace OEM needed a thermally conductive, autoclavable resin to advance the performance of 3D-printed composite molds for compression molding, it ...

SHD Group is proud to introduce VTB301, an exceptionally versatile epoxy prepreg system with up to 25% bio-content. Curing can be achieved as low as 65°C while still having a room temperature shelf ...

A prototype microwave-powered autoclave that could reduce composite curing times by up to 60% is to produce its first carbonfibre aircraft parts by September. While conventional autoclaves use ...