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Infusion 1 Aug 2003

Structural S-Glass laminates for V-bottomed offshore powerboats

Winning powerboat manufacturer specifies VeTron S-2 glass.

Sustainability 1 Aug 2003

FREEDOMCar Program to Develop Future Composite Car

Automotive technology aimed primarily at increasing the fuel efficiency of propulsion systems and/or developing alternative fuels that would reduce emissions has been a concern of the U.S.

Aerospace 1 Aug 2003

Fiberglass architectural elements restore Ferry Building

In a city filled with memorable landmarks, perhaps the most enduring is San Francisco's Ferry Building. A recent $90 million refurbishment included fiberglass architectural elements fabricated by Kreysler & Assoc. (American Canyon, Calif., U.S.A.) Completed in 1898 as the passenger terminus for the bay's ferry

Sheet Molding Compound 1 Aug 2003

Carbon Composites for Sports Cars and Mass Market Cars

A confluence of market demand, new product development and competition among automakers fuels growth in use of carbon fiber composites.

Cutting/Kitting 1 Aug 2003

Vinyl Esters Make Tough Parts For Highly Corrosive Applications

An array of case studies showcases the growing acceptance of fiberglass/vinyl ester composites in harsh industrial environments.

Out of Autoclave 1 Jul 2003

SAMPE Wrap Up And Product Showcase

Exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic spur optimism and spotlight innovative technology.

Autoclave 1 Jul 2003

Nurad Develops Composite Dual-Reflector Antenna

Nurad Technologies (Baltimore, Md., U.S.A.), a division of Chelton Microwave (Bolton, Mass., U.S.A.), has been manufacturing antennas and composite radomes for more than 35 years. Recently, the company developed a composite dual-reflector antenna system for broadband direction finding and electronic intelligence