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Aerospace

Gardner Business Index at 54.2 in June

The Index is up from the same period in 2016 and subject to less volatility. 

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Choosing composite material testing methods

An initial step in selecting suitable test methods involves consulting the available test literature. 

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Aerospace

An autonomous future for composites?

Autonomous transportation is coming, whether we like it or not. Composites should play a significant role. 

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Carbon Fibers

Need for standardization in composites manufacturing

CW Talks is “on” and already proving to be well worth a listen. 

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Infrastructure

Carbon fiber used to repair and strengthen Phoenix freeway bridges

FNF Construction Inc., of Tempe, Ariz. and FRP Construction of Tucson, were contractors on the I-17 bridge repairs, using a carbon fiber process for structural strengthening developed by a Tucson company, QuakeWrap Inc.

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Carbon Fibers

Episode 6: James Austin, CEO of North Thin Ply Technology

James Austin, CEO of North Thin Ply Technology, talks about the company’s start in the marine environment and how it continues to grow in other sectors.

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Construction

CAMX 2017 preview: NSF Center for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure

The NSF Center for Integration of Composites into Infrastructure (CICI) at West Virginia University (WVU, Morgantown, WV, US) is emphasizing its advanced fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites and techniques for rapid repair, upgrading, rehabilitation or replacement of highway, railway, waterway, bridge, building, pipeline and other structures.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: VitaFlex

VitaFlex (Burlington, NC) is exhibiting its line of Soft-stretch Hoods for use when laying up glass fiber materials and when performing sprayup.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: Ventilation Solutions

Ventilation Solutions (Oak Ridge, TN, US) is emphasizing its custom industrial ventilation systems for composite fabrication facilities as well as for the industrial manufacturing and warehouse industries.

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Aerospace

CAMX 2017 preview: Textile Products

Textile Products Inc. (TPI, Anaheim, CA, US) is a specialty composite textile manufacturer, dedicated to the development and production of custom fabrics.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: Textechno

Textechno (Mönchengladbach, Germany), a manufacturer of test equipment for fibers, yarns and rovings, is featuring ROVINGTEST, which measures the most important properties of rovings all at once.

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CAMX

CAMX 2017 preview: S.M.R.E. SpA

Cutting table manufacturer S.M.R.E. SpA (Umbertide, Italy) is featuring the SM-381-TA, a high-performance table with a reduced footprint and an entry level price.

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