The PFE systems come fully integrated to the robot and system configuration selected by the customer. These systems are designed to be expanded as the need arises. Composites are increasingly used in ...

The first four of seven composite layup molds for the Airbus A380 wing center section skin were recently shipped to Airbus-Nantes in France from UCAR Composites in Irvine, Calif. The A380 will have ...

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 ...

Composites fabrication has its share of pain points. One is laying carbon/epoxy prepreg into tight mold radii and corners in female molds. It is difficult for manual operators and automated layup ...

Long term tool durability is achieved by combining low-temperature cure profiles with the high-temperature thermal performance after free-standing post-cure. Under Toray, these products, along with ...