In the injection molding of plastics, in-mold sensors, as part of a variety of process control packages, have been around for decades. But comparatively recently, similar technology has begun to make ...

In composites, heat transfer follows resin injection and this heat transfer is very sensitive to processing conditions. High-quality heat flux sensors permit detection of the resin flow front and ...

Dow’s polyurethane-enabled solution and the advanced MVP process decreases injection times using specialized three component material chemistry and fully automated injection unit with Fast Flow Light ...

Previously, users have had to spend more time on Moldex3D mesh pre-processing for RTM. Also, the solid mesh needed to be rebuilt from very beginning for even minor changes in the runner design.

KraussMaffei Group reports that a South Korean automotive supplier, LG Hausys, is using KM's high-pressure resin transfer molding system (HP-RTM) to produce components made of carbon-fiber reinforced ...

Epoxies to keep up with fast HP-RTM: This high-pressure RTM equipment in use at specialist vehicle manufacturer Penso Consulting Ltd. in the UK is molding parts with Cytec’s fast-cure epoxy, XMTM710.

A wide-ranging group of technology, material and equipment suppliers have developed a new resin transfer molding process that would simplify production and painting for automotive composite parts.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After winning a JEC Innovation Award in 2016 for its Lincoln MKS Decklid Concept – a TCA Ultra Lite® outer panel and a carbon fiber RTM prototype inner – ...

Cannon Tipos has collaborated with Coriolis Composites for the fast and precise high-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) of a near- to net-shape dry preform. The part is manufactured with ...

In the on-going commitment to reduce weight even further in automotive structures, many OEMs and suppliers are focusing on implementing the best and most cost-effective processing techniques to ...

At the JEC Europe 2015 composites show in Paris March 10-12, many companies showcased their carbon fiber composites and related products, especially for high-volume automotive manufacturing. Last year ...