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Progress on Implementing Sustainable Practices in Composites
OnlineSustainability in composites manufacturing involves more than just material selection. It is a deliberate approach to minimizing environmental impact through a product’s entire lifecycle. With shifting environmental regulation and increasing market demand for greener solutions, the industry is moving beyond traditional linear manufacturing toward a circular economy. This webinar explores the progress of implementing sustainable ... Read more
Continuous Welding of Thermoplastic Composites
OnlineThermoplastic composites are increasingly adopted across a wide range of applications due to their high impact resistance and fracture toughness, rapid processing cycles, and potential for recyclability. A key advantage of these materials is their ability to be joined through thermoplastic welding, offering an efficient alternative to adhesive bonding or mechanical fastening. Welding is a ... Read more
An Introduction to Sheet Molding Compound (SMC)
OnlineSheet molding compound (SMC) has been widely used in industry since the 1970’s. The material consists of a thermoset matrix and discontinuous fiber reinforcement. SMC can include a wide variety of resin, filler, additive, and reinforcing fibers, which allows engineers to tailor the SMC material to the application. The material has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, ... Read more