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Very Light Jets creating a demand for composites
"Baby" jets are causing an aviation buzz but will the market exist?
Read MoreStretch-broken Carbon Fiber: The New Material Of Choice?
Will Stretch-broken Carbon Fiber Become The New Material Of Choice?
Read MoreShow Coverage: Composites 2005
The American Composites Manufacturers Assn. presents its largest-ever trade event in the heart of composites country.
Read MoreComposite tidal turbine to harness ocean energy
Glass, carbon composites are the materials of choice for system that harvests energy from tidal currents.
Read MoreTough 3-D Panel Process Combines Technologies
Automated process produces impact-resistant panels for transportation and other applications.
Read MoreShow Coverage: SEMA 2005 Showcases Auto Aftermarket
Carbon composites lead charge in growing add-on parts segment.
Read MoreCorvette 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.
Read MorePassenger Safety: Flame, Smoke and Toxicity Control
Tried, true -- and some new -- FST-resistant products for manufacturers of composites in rail- and road-based people movers.
Read MoreCorvette Z06 adds carbon fiber fenders
Molder meets GM's performance, weight-reduction goals and achieves 14,000-part production target with autoclave-cured prepreg.
Read MoreAn update on composite tanks for cryogens
More automation, improved materials bring composite fuel tanks for space applications closer to reality.
Read MoreFlexure 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
Read MoreComposites target tactical missiles
Composite benefits are surmounting obstacles in manufacture of small, high-volume missile systems.
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