Injection/Overmolding
Injection or overmolding techniques in composites involve the process of injecting or molding a composite material over a pre-existing structure or component, enhancing its functionalities or adding protective layers. This method allows for the combination of different materials, such as polymers or composite resins, to create a cohesive and integrated final product. It's commonly used to reinforce or encapsulate parts, providing improved strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors.
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Porsche develops TABASKO method for lightweight vehicle series production
Patented carbon fiber-reinforced polypropylene tape-based process supports cost reduction, light weight and thinner walls without sacrificing rigidity.
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Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim
Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.
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Reinforce 3D forms alliance with 3D printing company Spring Srl
Integration of CFIP technology with additive manufacturing will facilitate optimized composites manufacturing and build up CFIP’s scale.
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Engel opens new Mexico facility, expands injection molding machine production capacity
Mexico is a strategic location for Engel to achieve greater efficiency, responsiveness to market demands and a skilled workforce present and future expansion.
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Reinforce 3D, Bauer Hockey partner for CFIP-optimized sports equipment
Continuous carbon fiber injection process (CFIP) will achieve more durable, high-performance equipment for every athletic discipline.
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Reinforce 3D receives €1.2 million investment to support 2025 growth plans
Production, R&D team and strategic market expansion will scale up the company’s continuous carbon fiber injection technology, composite capabilities.
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CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
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Latest Injection/Overmolding News And Updates
Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite
SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.
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NIAR innovates overmolded TPC production process for eVTOLs
Fully automated hybrid thermoforming and injection overmolding process was executed to produce complex thermoplastic composite rib structure in 2 minutes versus 100-hour metal counterpart.
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Injection molding expertise achieves composites mobility innovation
JEC World 2025: A partner in three JEC Award products, Engel demonstrates how its injection molding equipment can set new benchmarks in applications like bike handlebars and interior vehicle components.
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Composite Integration adds real-time resin degassing measuring to Ciject equipment
Ciject resin infusion and injection machinery now offers real-time resin degassing measurement technology that uses sensors and software to continuously monitor the state of resin during the degassing process.
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Composite processing technologies integrate press, injection molding
CAMX 2024: Langzauner and Engel present combined systems for semi-finished composite processing in a single process step.
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KraussMaffei unveils lab system for coating in the mold
ColorForm system brings injection molding machine, reaction process machinery, automation, post-processing and digital products in house.
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Co-molding SMC with braided glass fiber demonstrates truck bed potential
Prepreg co-molding compound by IDI Composites International and A&P Technology enables new geometries and levels of strength and resiliency for automotive, mobility.
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Optimized approach to predict delamination failure in CFRTP structures
ARRK Engineering and Mitsui Chemicals improved delamination prediction accuracy to help optimize absorbed energy/failure load for an overmolded TAFNEX CF/PP UD tape bumper beam.
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Jeep all-composite roof receivers achieve steel performance at low mass
Ultrashort carbon fiber/PPA replaces steel on rooftop brackets to hold Jeep soft tops, hardtops.
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Robotized system makes overmolding mobile, flexible
Anybrid’s ROBIN demonstrates inline/offline functionalization of profiles, 3D-printed panels and bio-based materials for more efficient, sustainable composite parts.
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Automotive chassis components lighten up with composites
Composite and hybrid components reduce mass, increase functionality on electric and conventional passenger vehicles.
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TU Munich develops cuboidal conformable tanks using carbon fiber composites for increased hydrogen storage
Flat tank enabling standard platform for BEV and FCEV uses thermoplastic and thermoset composites, overwrapped skeleton design in pursuit of 25% more H2 storage.
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