SAMPE Journal - March/April 2023 - 57

Dow the world's leading materials science company, and Magnum Venus
Products (MVP), a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production
solutions for industrial applications, introduce a new polyurethane-enabled
chemistry delivered by an innovative three component injection system
using a unique Fast Flow Light RTM process. This innovative process for
closed molding increases part production by decreasing injection times. The
new technique is a blend of MVP's Flex Molding Process and Light Resin
Transfer Molding and utilizes collapsible resin channels for a faster resin flow.
The next generation Light RTM is the outcome of the collaboration
between Dow and MVP, applying new polyurethane-based solutions to cutting edge machine processes. Light RTM presents a
more efficient and cost-effective alternative to traditional RTM, or closed molding process, due to the minimal tooling structure
required and material efficiencies. In fact, the polyurethanes system is produced with between 20-25% bio-based materials (as
per DIN EN 16785-1 standards). Thanks to the polyurethane's high toughness level, less material is needed to reach the same
mechanical properties as with conventional solutions, creating more durable, longer-lasting and lighter vehicle components.
mvpind.com
Plataine Unveils New Capabilities to Help Aerospace Composite Manufacturers
Achieve Increased Production Rates
Plataine, a leading provider of AI-based manufacturing optimization solutions, has released a new version of its FabricOptimizer
offering to address the supply chain and workforce challenges Aerospace manufacturers face today. Plataine's new version
of the FabricOptimizer solution allows advanced manufacturers to reach
increased production rates, full process automation and further maximize
material utilization by creating efficient cut plans. The new capabilities include a
material procurement simulator, an automatic 'nesting around defects' solution,
and detailed reports to improve yield and 'first-time right' score.
Plataine's new AI-based
'nesting
around
defects'
solution,
enables
Source: plataine.com
manufacturers to deliver the most optimized dynamic cut plans that make the
best possible use of material rolls with known defects. These new capabilities
help to reduce errors, rework and material waste leading to continuous process
improvement. Users can now retrieve information of known defects on rolls,
ignore specific parts of a roll when nesting and maximize material utilization.
Quality is ensured, while the amount of material going to waste is minimized, improving customers' ability to maximize on-hand
inventory, especially during times where lead time for receiving new material is long.
In addition, higher material buy-to-fly ratio aligns with recent sustainability & green credentials alongside manufacturers' profits.
FabricOptimizer enables the operator to nest around the defects, avoiding cutting defected plies that would require recuts and
rework. The 'nesting around defects' solution supports the commonly used formats and systems and can be easily implemented.
plataine.com
Lattice Composites manufactures products for many
processes, including:
* Compression Molding
* Hand Lay-Up
* Filament Winding
* Injection Molding
* Resin Transfer Molding * Vacuum Assisted
Resin Transfer Molding
Lattice Composites also help define processes in sync with
materials and work with their clients to give them the best
possible M&P solution for a given problem.
latticecomposites.com
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releases or where statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or
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Since 1990 Akarmak has been offering highly engineered and
top quality autoclaves to various industries. We have capacity to
manufacture autoclaves including bayonet door close systems
up to 5.5 meter diameter and 60 meter as single piece.
Akarmak holds the following certifications and is able to design
and manufacture autoclaves with the following standards:
* Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)
* Simple Pressure Vessels Directive 2014/29/EU (SPVD)
* ASME SEC VIII Div. 1 (U&S)
* EAC (GOST)
* AD 2000 HP0
* Other certifications that may be requested by authorities of
different countries and jurisdictions.
akarmak.com
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