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Altair acquires Componeering
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TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator of a bio-based fiber-plastic-compound. (Photo courtesy Chemnitz University/Rico Welzel.)
cooling of the thermoplastic prepregs the fiber-matrix-semi-finished product is complete. It is wound up on a role and can be
further processed in various ways, by cutting to size with numerous layers pressed as a stack a rigid plate emerges. ‘We can also
form the semi-finished product once more and combine it with injection molded products’ said Ouali. The production procedure is currently intermittent, with a stop after the continuous production of the prepreg-semifinished product. Depending on the need the production then continues in numerous different plants. Yet, with regard to large-scale production, the manufacturing path can be supplemented or combined accordingly, the researchers say. ‘We will further experiment with various fiber structures as knitted or noncrimp fabrics, or in other forms and with different matrix combinations for example films or spun-bonded fabric,’ said Ouali. Chemnitz University of Technology; www. tu-chemnitz.de
Armacell launches recycled foam core Armacell has developed ArmaFORM PET MultiCore (MC), which is made of 100% post-consumer PET and is also recyclable at the end of its service life, according to the company. The different layers are bonded by means of a thermo-welding process without the use of adhesive, thus ensuring its recyclability. The company says that the material has improved compression strength and point load static as well as an increased impact performance and point load dynamic. The use of higher density layers allows for improved screw retention without additional reinforcement with an increase of up to 25–30%. Due to a high density upper core layer, ArmaFORM PET MC helps reduce the amount of resin intake. The lower density core acts as a shock absorber, reducing the stress locally applied to the
ArmaFORM PET MC grade is designed to replace traditional Plywood-XPS and other multi-ply panels.
panel and leading to improved strain failure. The foam core can be used in a variety of applications such as load-bearing floor panels in lightweight trucks and trailers,
side wall insulation panels in refrigerated trucks, or the body structure in caravans and motorhomes.
Componeering, now Altair Engineering Finland Oy, is the developer of ESAComp composites simulation software which is used in aerospace and in other composite industries such as marine, automotive, rail
transportation, alternative energy and machinery. ESAComp software is suitable for design and analysis of composites, from conceptual and preliminary design of layered composite structures to advanced anal-
Armacell; www.armacell.com
Altair acquires Componeering Software developer Altair has acquired Componeering Inc, a Finland-based company which specializes in structural analysis and design of composite structures.
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yses for final design verification. It also includes analysis tools for structural elements including flat and curved panels, stiffened panels, beams and columns, and bonded and mechanical joints.
‘The acquisition of Componeering [. . .] complements Altair’s finite element offering perfectly on both the preand post-processing side,’ said Markku Palantera¨, former CEO of Componee-
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ring and now director, ESAComp at Altair.
Altair; www.altair.com
3A Composites company AirexBaltekBanova says that it has improved the stiffness and strength of its AIREX T92.60 core material by 6% to 17%. The new T92.60 now fulfils the requirements of ISO 120 215 and DNV/GL rules for ships and meets major wind turbine nacelle specifications. AIREX T92 is thermoplastic structural rigid foam with closed cells and is suitable for lamination using all types of resins and processes.
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AirexBaltekBanova improves material stiffness
AirexBaltekBanova has improved the stiffness and strength of its AIREX T92.60 core material.
3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova; www.airexbaltekbanova.com
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TECHNOLOGY Demonstrator of a bio-based fiber-plastic-compound. (Photo courtesy Chemnitz University/Rico Welzel.)
cooling of the thermoplastic prepregs the fiber-matrix-semi-finished product is complete. It is wound up on a role and can be
further processed in various ways, by cutting to size with numerous layers pressed as a stack a rigid plate emerges. ‘We can also
form the semi-finished product once more and combine it with injection molded products’ said Ouali. The production procedure is currently intermittent, with a stop after the continuous production of the prepreg-semifinished product. Depending on the need the production then continues in numerous different plants. Yet, with regard to large-scale production, the manufacturing path can be supplemented or combined accordingly, the researchers say. ‘We will further experiment with various fiber structures as knitted or noncrimp fabrics, or in other forms and with different matrix combinations for example films or spun-bonded fabric,’ said Ouali. Chemnitz University of Technology; www. tu-chemnitz.de
Armacell launches recycled foam core Armacell has developed ArmaFORM PET MultiCore (MC), which is made of 100% post-consumer PET and is also recyclable at the end of its service life, according to the company. The different layers are bonded by means of a thermo-welding process without the use of adhesive, thus ensuring its recyclability. The company says that the material has improved compression strength and point load static as well as an increased impact performance and point load dynamic. The use of higher density layers allows for improved screw retention without additional reinforcement with an increase of up to 25–30%. Due to a high density upper core layer, ArmaFORM PET MC helps reduce the amount of resin intake. The lower density core acts as a shock absorber, reducing the stress locally applied to the
ArmaFORM PET MC grade is designed to replace traditional Plywood-XPS and other multi-ply panels.
panel and leading to improved strain failure. The foam core can be used in a variety of applications such as load-bearing floor panels in lightweight trucks and trailers,
side wall insulation panels in refrigerated trucks, or the body structure in caravans and motorhomes.
Componeering, now Altair Engineering Finland Oy, is the developer of ESAComp composites simulation software which is used in aerospace and in other composite industries such as marine, automotive, rail
transportation, alternative energy and machinery. ESAComp software is suitable for design and analysis of composites, from conceptual and preliminary design of layered composite structures to advanced anal-
Armacell; www.armacell.com
Altair acquires Componeering Software developer Altair has acquired Componeering Inc, a Finland-based company which specializes in structural analysis and design of composite structures.
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yses for final design verification. It also includes analysis tools for structural elements including flat and curved panels, stiffened panels, beams and columns, and bonded and mechanical joints.
‘The acquisition of Componeering [. . .] complements Altair’s finite element offering perfectly on both the preand post-processing side,’ said Markku Palantera¨, former CEO of Componee-
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ring and now director, ESAComp at Altair.
Altair; www.altair.com
3A Composites company AirexBaltekBanova says that it has improved the stiffness and strength of its AIREX T92.60 core material by 6% to 17%. The new T92.60 now fulfils the requirements of ISO 120 215 and DNV/GL rules for ships and meets major wind turbine nacelle specifications. AIREX T92 is thermoplastic structural rigid foam with closed cells and is suitable for lamination using all types of resins and processes.
TECHNOLOGY
AirexBaltekBanova improves material stiffness
AirexBaltekBanova has improved the stiffness and strength of its AIREX T92.60 core material.
3A Composites AirexBaltekBanova; www.airexbaltekbanova.com
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