Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Composite Material",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Waterproof connectors enable novel marine drive from
Deutsch, which we summarised at the time by saying "Deutsch's team of knowledgeable and experienced experts worked closely with Yellowfin over a number of years".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release CAD software aimed at students from
SolidWorks Corporation: "SolidWorks Education Edition 2007-2008 now includes CosmosWorks Advanced Professional and CosmosFloWorks Professional Edition analysis software".
In July 2007, we covered the news from ESI Group
concerning its PAM-RTM for Catia V5
- take a look at Composites design software suits aerospace
which says: "ESI group's PAM-RTM for Catia V5 is an application to designed to simulate composite parts manufacturing for the aerospace, shipbuilding and automotive industries".
Take a look also at the news release from Dassault Systemes, PLM solutions cut error from jet design,
as well as Couplings provide reliable operation from Zero-Max,
and Engineering company benefits from composite use from Vistagy.
See also:
AlSiC metal-matrix composite offers longevity
(December 2006)
CPS offers AlSiC (Aluminium Silicon Carbide), a metal matrix composite suited for insulated gate bipolar transistor base plates for high power traction, power control, and fly by wire applications
Composite couplings withstand servo punishment
(November 2006)
Proper coupling selection is critical to achieve higher speeds and greater accuracy in new designs for packaging machinery
Lubricated bearings survive food-industry washdown
(October 2006)
Bearings cut maintenance intervals and deliver extended reliability on a new beefburger packaging machine custom designed by Autowrappers for Unilever-Birds Eye Foods
CAM is quick to adopt on legacy CAD
(October 2006)
CAM system at Bombardier in Montreal, Canada, pays for itself in 2 months in material savings alone
Composite simulation meets Airbus requirements
(September 2006)
PAM-RTM for Catia V5 is a software program used for the simulation of manufacturing composite components formed by injection moulding
Dutch engineers adopt composite design package
(July 2006)
The National Aerospace Laboratory NLR in the Netherlands has selected FiberSIM software for designing complex composite products and parts
Italian yacht builders adopt CAE software
(July 2006)
Ferretti Group, the Italian-based international group of yacht builders, has chosen HyperWorks CAE technology to optimise the structure of new composite materials
Autec SRL wins iF product design award 2006
(June 2006)
The new MJ joystick controller from Autec allows the operator freedom not possible with pendant cables or fixed control stations
Composite creates stiffer end effectors
(June 2006)
End effectors for automated wafer fabrication machinery have the strength and stiffness of steel at one third the density
Analysis tool demo planned for Sampe 2006
(April 2006)
Demonstration of analysis tools for structural, vibration, fatigue and optimisation of parts made from composite materials at trade conference in California from 2nd to 4th May 2006
Two-stage seal improves moulding efficiency
(April 2006)
Ferromatik Milacron equipped one of its high-performance injection moulding machines with two different hydraulic sealing systems with a view to comparing the two systems directly
Follow that cab to Helsinki Polytechnic
(December 2005)
Researchers at Helsinki Polytechnic and the University of Art and Design in Helsinki, Finland, are collaborating to design and produce the City Cab taxi
PLM package to aid aerospace collaboration
(October 2005)
Spirit AeroSystems has chosen PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes to enhance real-time collaboration with its customers and improve the global efficiency of product development processes
Budget-price 3D printer handles fine detail
(October 2005)
New from Z Corp, the ZPrinter 310 Plus is claimed to create the most detailed parts in its price class at unparalleled speed
Acoustic advantage
(September 2005)
Innovation often involves a new use for established technology: one materials technology has bridged the gaps between multiple industries and has spawned a whole new area of expertise
Servo couplings keep it smooth for print quality
(August 2005)
Die cutting stations and print stations in the LP 3000 new model high speed label printer from Mark Andy use the latest servo drive and coupling technology to ensure zero print errors
Glass-mat composite keeps quiet on the road
(August 2005)
A new lightweight glass-mat composite material provides improved structural and acoustical properties in vehicle interior applications
Wheel force measurement system expands
(July 2005)
The RoaDyn System 2000 for intelligent wheel force measurement has been extended to cover more vehicle types
Couplings absorb high torque loads
(June 2005)
New model high speed veneer slicers from Merritt Plywood Machinery incorporate the latest servo drive technology with Zero-Max CD couplings
Throttle body produced from composite material
(May 2005)
Bosch has scored a worldwide first by starting production of a throttle body for petrol engines produced from composite material
Encoder gains wheel for positional feedback
(March 2005)
Red Lion is now offering an integrated encoder and spring loaded measuring wheel assembly, available in an easy-to-use, compact unit
Couplings cut down on inertia
(February 2005)
Zero-Max CD couplings with aluminium hubs have low weight and low inertia making them an excellent choice for servomotor and other precision motion control applications
Lightweight composite to boost railway efficiency
(December 2004)
Azdel Rail-Lite is a low-pressure, thermoformable, lightweight composite sheet that exhibits excellent flame, smoke, toxicity and heat-release performance in semistructural panels for train interiors
Composite offers an edge in robotic arms race
(October 2004)
Aluminium silicon carbide is a metal matrix composite ideal for automation, specifically in end-effectors of robotic arms
Software aids composite design for Airbus A400M
(October 2004)
Vistagy has sold FiberSIM software and services to Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), based in Ankara, Turkey
Award for BMW composite application
(October 2004)
Quadrant Plastic Composites has received an innovation award from the AVK-TV Reinforced Plastics Association - Technical Federation for the best application of the year
Evaluation for novel conductive composite
(September 2004)
ElectroPhen is a low-cost, mouldable, conductive composite material developed by UK company, Bac2 Electrode Materials
Novel conductive composite breaks the mould
(July 2004)
Bac2 Electrode Materials has exploited the unique conducting properties of a novel polymer system to develop ElectroPhen, a low cost, mouldable, conductive composite material
Hub and bushing model makes couplings go further
(February 2004)
Zero-Max CD couplings have increased versatility using the new QD hub and bushing model
Moulded knobs keep captive hardware colourful
(December 2003)
Prism Series captive hardware features a stylised overmoulded knob that can be customised to virtually any colour to designate access points or to match an application's styling scheme
Nanotechnology for stereolithography
(December 2003)
NanoForm is the latest in the ProtoComposites product line from DSM Somos, and is destined to significantly increment the existing applications suitable for stereolithography
Penske races to get car design right first time
(December 2003)
The design team at Team Penske uses Pro/Engineer as its primary design program running on HP C3700 hardware with Ansys FEA for testing design changes
Plastics 'Oscar' for novel composite
(November 2003)
The Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has presented this year's innovation award to Quadrant Plastic Composites
Software boosts composites expertise
(September 2003)
Bertrandt UK has become one of the first companies in the country to use the ground-breaking MSC Laminate Modeller software