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Focus on Design: The promise of rapid manufacturing
Selective Laser Sintering technology and new materials abbreviate the design phase and produce a key part for a new motorcycle racing engine.
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Carbon/BMI and carbon foam form Invar alternative
For years, Invar steel has been the material of choice for tooling that must endure repeated autoclave cycling in volume part production. Invar's disadvantage is its relatively high density and resulting large mass. As processors move away from hand layup and toward automated fiber and tape placement, there is a
Read MoreWhat's old is new again
Happy New Year. As it does for many of you, the December-to-January jump heralds for us at HPC a renewal of sorts as we delve into a fresh collection of stories and welcome some new contributing writers. Among the new names you’ll see in our bylines, one that might be familiar is Chris Red. The editor and VP of market
Read MoreHigh Performance Fibers 2007 highlights
Conference participants told that money will flow into the market.
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Carbon Fiber 2007 looks forward with optimism
As high demand confronts a still limited supply, industry insiders and analysts meet to assess carbon fiber’s future and review emerging applications.
Read MoreTooling Update: New dimensions in tooling
Nanoenhancements, out-of-autoclave strategies and low-pressure RTM headline efforts to increase mold quality and productivity and cut tool cost.
Read MoreSingle-fastener, double-shear laminate bearing strength by tensile testing
Dr. Don Adams (Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah) discusses a laminate bearing strength test using double-shear loading of a single fastener.
Read MoreMagazine names carbon fiber composites to list of top advances in materials science
Carbon fiber makes the list at #6 in Materials
Read MoreRevised energy bill signed by President Bush leaves out PTC
The 2007 energy bill increases vehicle fuel economy standards but does not include a wind energy production tax credit (PTC).
Read MoreIndustry Jobs: U.S. Army Research Laboratory
The Army Research Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving GD, MD is seeking qualifi ed candidates to lead a senior technical team to develop and transition advanced materials for armor ap- plications. Candidates with technical experience in material research, manufacturing science and dynamic behavior of materials are
Read MoreIBEX 2007 Breaks Boat Show Record
In Miami Beach, IBEX, with 900 exhibitors, produces its — and the world's — largest boatbuilding event.
Read MoreInside Manufacturing: Multiphase Process Forms Complex Shapes
Manufacturer adds extrusion and injection molding to thermoplastic pultrusion process to produce corrosion-resistant threaded rod.
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