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Sustainability 1 Dec 2005

Composite tidal turbine to harness ocean energy

Glass, carbon composites are the materials of choice for system that harvests energy from tidal currents.

Out of Autoclave 1 Dec 2005

Corvette converts floor panels, wheelhousings from glass to chopped carbon

Since 1953, General Motor's Chevrolet Corvette has been a trendsetter in glass-reinforced automotive composites and has served as the test bed for many GM innovations.

Autoclave 1 Nov 2005

Corvette Z06 adds carbon fiber fenders

Molder meets GM's performance, weight-reduction goals and achieves 14,000-part production target with autoclave-cured prepreg.

Adhesives 1 Nov 2005

An update on composite tanks for cryogens

More automation, improved materials bring composite fuel tanks for space applications closer to reality.

Design and Testing 1 Nov 2005

Flexure test methods

The three fundamental mechanical property characterization tests of materials are tension, compression and shear. Note that flexure is not included. This article addresses some of the reasons why. When a beam resting on supports near its ends is loaded, the supported side is in tension and the opposite side is in

Out of Autoclave 1 Nov 2005

Composites target tactical missiles

Composite benefits are surmounting obstacles in manufacture of small, high-volume missile systems.

1 Oct 2005

High school team&'s composite sub is best in composites

At the 8th International Submarine Races, held June 27-July 1 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Umptysquatch II, a sub fielded by a team from Sussex Technical High School (Sparta, N.J.), was awarded the prize for "Best Use of Composites." The competition challenges teams from North America and

Automation 1 Oct 2005

In-mold Preforming Cost-justifies Closed Molding

Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.

Adhesives 1 Oct 2005

Pultruded Composites Span Infrastructure Gaps

Pre-engineered deck and superstructure systems are finding their niche in many locations around the world.

1 Oct 2005

IBEX Show Preview

Boatbuilders navigating this annual exhibition will find 125 composites industry exhibitors and more than two-dozen composite-oriented seminars and presentations.

1 Oct 2005

Resin infused boat sails into first

When a team of nine engineering students from Cedarville University (Cedarville, Ohio) returned to Buffalo, N.Y. this year for Solar Splash 2005, an international collegiate solar-powered boat competition, it was eager to defend its title as world champion. In 2004, the team's winning entry featured a hull hand layed

1 Oct 2005

Meter, Mix Dispense Update

New technologies are improving accuracy, ease of use and repeatability while moving toward automation.