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Marcelo Webster

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Marcelo Webster

Episode 35 - RTM Manufacturing (Part 2)!

As electric cars are powered by heavy-weight batteries, car manufacturers and suppliers must search for new lightweight technologies to compensate for this excess weight in other car components. These technologies can directly contribute to...
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Episode 36 - The SCRIMP Method!

SCRIMP (Seemann Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process) manufacturing is a cost-effective and efficient method for creating high-quality composite structures used in various industries. At the heart of the SCRIMP process is resin infusion...
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Episode 34 - 3D Printing a Composite House!

Designed and manufactured as a part of the SM²ART Program between the University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and printed on the World’s Largest Polymer 3D Printer at the ASCC, the BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely...
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Episode 33 - Biaxial Fabric Production!

Established in 1927, the Angeloni Group leads in manufacturing and distributing composite raw materials, focusing primarily on high-tech fiber fabrics, notably carbon fibers. Their diverse portfolio encompasses cutting-edge materials, serving...
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Episode 28 - Understanding Honeycomb Structures!

Honeycomb cores play a pivotal role in the construction of composite structures, providing a lightweight yet sturdy foundation that enhances the overall strength and structural integrity of various applications. This innovative structural element...
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Episode 32 - Carbon Fiber Propeller Manufacturing!

Mejzlik Propellers designs, manufactures, and tests UAV/UAM propellers to make your platform as safe and as efficient as possible! A couple of months ago, the company announced the opening of its new production line dedicated to creating...
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Episode 31 - Braiding (Part 2)

Braiding is a sophisticated manufacturing technique that involves the interlacing of fibers at different angles to achieve specific mechanical properties. The braiding process begins with the selection of fiber types and the design of the braid...
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Episode 29 - Hypercar Carbon Wheel Manufacturing!

The team at Zenvo Automotive A/S has been creating 100% Danish-designed hand-built sports cars since 2007! At the beginning of 2023, the company publicly announced Aurora, a new chapter in the story of Zenvo Automotive. A V12 quad-turbocharged...
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Episode 30 - Robot-Assisted Radial Braiding!

Dr. Oğuz ERYILMAZ and his team at ITA Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University investigated the manufacturing of type IV composite pressure vessels manufactured by robot-assisted radial braiding technique! This very insightful video...
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