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Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (CFRTPCs) are strong, light, inexpensive, recyclable, and easy to shape. These attributes make CFRTPCs highly attractive for manufacturing use in the aerospace, automotive, and energy industries. EWI associates Jeff Ellis, Miranda Marcus, and Matt Nitsch have recently validated through-transmission laser welding (TTLW) as an effective joining method for thermoplastic composites....

EWI is pleased to welcome Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation to EWI membership. The company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports advanced business-jet aircraft. Headquartered in Savannah, GA, Gulfstream is a subsidiary of General Dynamics.

Corrosion is a pervasive and natural issue in all metal products. What are its implications when additive manufacturing (AM) is the primary method of production? Is corrosion behavior in AM builds different from components manufactured using more traditional processes? These questions are addressed in The Unique Corrosion Concerns of Additive Manufacturing, written by EWI Principal...