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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
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In-mold Preforming Cost-justifies Closed Molding
Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.
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Pultruded Composites Span Infrastructure Gaps
Pre-engineered deck and superstructure systems are finding their niche in many locations around the world.
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Quiet Ride Founded On Composites
Isolation and damping of vibration for acoustic luxury on yachts.
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IBEX Show Preview
Boatbuilders navigating this annual exhibition will find 125 composites industry exhibitors and more than two-dozen composite-oriented seminars and presentations.
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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
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Meter, Mix Dispense Update
New technologies are improving accuracy, ease of use and repeatability while moving toward automation.
Read MoreFrom specialty fillers to space elevators
Nanomaterials research and early commercialization set stage for promising future of nanocomposites.
Read MoreParis Air Show Report 2005
The 46th edition of the world's largest aircraft industry event provides a fitting showcase of composites industry gains.
Read MoreDesigning automation for productivity
Integrated, multistage work cell cuts cost and increases speed, accuracy of hole drilling on the F/A-18 E/F fighter jet's vertical stabilizer.
Read MoreNew dimensions in sailing
A one-piece airfoil with a flexible 3-D carbon composite structure captures the performance sailing market.
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