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Composites activity returned with accelerated contraction in September
The GBI: Composites contracted faster again in September, closing down 1.6 points to 45.9, the lowest the index has been in more than 2 years.
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Pull-wound fiberglass composite 5G utility poles enable easier, faster installation
EasyStreet Systems is working with Exel Composites to develop and certify pull-wound fiberglass utility poles aimed at durable, lightweight poles for 5G small cell systems.
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Numerical tool with mean stress correction demonstrated for fatigue life estimation of thermoplastic composites
To aid design of fatigue-resistant structures, Econ Engineering has developed an algorithm to evaluate ply-based cyclic stiffness degradation combined with an FE failure check, validated for a CF/PAEK pressure vessel.
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Composite molding compound replaces Invar for lightweight small satellite structures
Patz Materials and Technologies and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory developed a new monolithic optics housing with 80% less weight, near-zero CTE and the high-volume manufacturing required for commercial space.
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CAMX 2023 exhibit preview compilation, Part 2
Part 2 continues to showcase the materials, services, machinery, live demonstrations and other innovations presented by CAMX 2023 exhibitors.
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CW Top Shops 2023: Honoring global top-performing facilities
CW congratulates the 2023 CW Top Shops honorees and composites fabricators whose leaders cite team expansion, focus on Industry 4.0 and adaptation to emerging markets among this year’s top achievements.
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CAMX 2023 exhibit preview compilation, Part 1
Prepare for CAMX 2023 in Atlanta with this list of 60+ exhibitor previews received by CW, highlighting key technologies, services and trends available to attendees.
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Women in the Composites Industry brings together women for networking, educational opportunities
Aiming to support the growth of women in this industry, the WCI industry group and its partners recently held its first live training event hosted by Owens Corning.
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Thoughts from the trade show floor
As the trade show season kicks off, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis shares observations from industry events.
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Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 2
CW covers key composite developments that have taken place from the 1990s to today in the second part of this two-part retrospective.
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A new era for ceramic matrix composites
CMC is expanding, with new fiber production in Europe, faster processes and higher temperature materials enabling applications for industry, hypersonics and New Space.
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Episode 42: Jeff Sloan, CompositesWorld
CW publisher and brand V.P. Jeff Sloan discusses the history of CW and the evolution of the composites industry during his time as editor.
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