Over the past few decades, composite materials have become increasingly prevalent in the manufacture of aerostructures. This recent trend is primarily driven by factors such as toughness performance, ...

Infusion of dry carbon fiber fabrics in carefully designed vacuum process produces robust tools for the autoclave. Dry reinforcements cost far less than prepreg, reducing cost during initial ...

Autoclave curing of composite structures has been such a staple of high-performance composites industry practice that it’s difficult to imagine aerospace-grade composites manufacturing without it. But ...

SHD Group is proud to introduce VTB301, an exceptionally versatile epoxy prepreg system with up to 25% bio-content. Curing can be achieved as low as 65°C while still having a room temperature shelf ...

While aerospace-derived prepreg materials for autoclave cure were regularly used within the racing and high value sectors of the industry, for composites to be cost-effective for the mass production ...

Boeing’s next innovation in composites could render autoclaves obsolete, says Boeing chairman Jim McNerney. The epoxy resin within the composite structures that comprise the fuselage of the 787 and ...

Priorclave has developed a Q63 steriliser with a larger cylindrical chamber than that found on other similar designs. Chamber size is important when selecting an autoclave as there must be adequate ...

Priorclave has released a new 400l front-loading laboratory autoclave to its Q63 range of lab and research-grade steam sterilisers. With a taller profile than most cylindrical machines, its chamber ...