Automotive Composites: Taking Subjectivity out of Class A Surface Evaluation

Yellow Corvette Toward the goal of more consistent, repeatable and quantifiable Class A surface analysis, automakers and systems suppliers are developing and employing automated surface inspection tools.

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Rapid Manufacturing, Part I: The Technologies

Viper ProAn outgrowth of rapid prototyping, tool-free additive fabrication is shortening product development cycles for manufacturers of smaller, limited-run composite parts.

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Rapid Manufacturing, Part II: Pioneer Applications

NanoToolHarbingers of what could be a significant trend, these composites manufacturers demonstrate the potential of additive fabrication and several innovative materials in tool-free manufacture of complex components.

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Composites Pick Up New Applications in Light Trucks

Ridgeline In Bed TrunkLong a bastion of steel, the tougher-duty pickup segment of the light truck market is warming to the benefits of composites.

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How To Machine Composites, Part 1 -- Understanding Composites

Boeing fuselageComposites are replacing metal in certain applications. What does this mean for machining?

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