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Engineering Insights: Have Surfboard, Will Travel
This two-piece surfboard for the world traveler clamps together for seamless world-class performance.
Read MoreFEA Roundup: Design, Simulation And Analysis Converge
New modeling and analysis software products increase the accessibility and reliability of finite element analysis data.
Read MoreUpdate: Automated repair cell
Consortium makes progress on aircraft component diagnostics/repair cell concept.
Read MoreEnsuring cure: Viscoelastic feedback
Material State Management measures the cure state of composite structures, enabling not only shorter cure cycles but also the ability to optimize cure cycles.
Read MoreJEC Composites 2007 Exhibitor List - 3/1/2007
The following is based on the best information available from JEC on Jan. 30, 2007. TBD = to be determined. 01dB – Metravib T18 A&P Technology A14 Aachen Composite Engineers A21 ABB France TBD ACMA K21 AcXys Technologies TBD Additek SaS Q16 ADM-ISOBLOC GmbH Q69 Advanced Composites Group
Read MoreInside Manufacturing: An autoclave for the 787 center wing box
Development partners overcome cultural and geographical challenges to ensure cure of this massive composite structure for Boeing's Dreamliner.
Read MoreReplication of discontinued additive saves resin requalification costs on missile program
Niche chemical products often become too expensive to manufacture and distribute, particularly when demand is limited and environmental rules tighten. Such was the case with a specialty epoxy diluent trade named Unox 4206, developed by The Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Mich.) and distributed by H.B. Fuller (St. Paul,
Read MoreOrion: Composite tanks' ticket to space?
Research, development, testing prove composites can contain cryogens.
Read MoreTesting Tech: Adhesion testing of sandwich panels
In my three preceding columns, I discussed the testing of sandwich panels as unit structures. This included flexural and shear testing of beams and panels. However, such tests — and hardware components that are designed accordingly — will not produce the desired results unless the adhesives that hold these panels
Read MoreFocus on Design: Carbon/epoxy drum for large-format inkjet printer
Well-thought-out design enables hard-working industrial part.
Read MoreSitting on the cusp of a paradigm shift
My wife and I had to fly to New Jersey recently. As we boarded the plane and took our seats, I pointed out the window at the wing of the jet we were on and said something about how, soon, the wing and much of the fuselage of planes like this would be made from carbon fiber composites.
Read MoreTRFA installs new officers for 2007
John Cech, Vinay Mishra, Bhavin Patel and Jim Steever have been installed as officers for the Thermoset Resin Formulators Assn. (TRFA).
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