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The next evolution in AFP
Automated fiber placement develops into more compact, flexible, modular and digitized systems with multi-material and process capabilities.
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RTM, dry braided fabric enable faster, cost-effective manufacture for hydrokinetic turbine components
Switching from prepreg to RTM led to significant time and cost savings for the manufacture of fiberglass struts and complex carbon fiber composite foils that power ORPC’s RivGen systems.
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From the CW Archives: Fast-cure epoxies for automotive fabrication
Sara Black’s 2015 report on the development of snap-cure epoxies for automotive manufacturing still resonates today.
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Composites end markets: Boatbuilding and marine (2024)
As the marine market corrects after the COVID-19 upswing, the emphasis is on decarbonization and sustainability, automation and new forms of mobility offering opportunity for composites.
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Creating a culture of excellence in aerocomposites
ST Engineering MRAS discusses the importance of addressing human factors to reduce separator inclusion in bonded structures.
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Fastener selection for composite materials
How to navigate terminology, materials and functionality in choosing the right fastener for components or assemblies involving composite materials.
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Scaling up sustainable solutions for fiber-reinforced composites
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group helps industrial partners tackle the sustainability challenges presented by fiber-reinforced composite materials.
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Composites industry gained back some ground in December
The GBI: Composites Fabricating contracted a little more slowly in December, landing between August and September 2023 values.
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JEC World 2024 preview
The world’s largest composites industry trade event returns to Paris, France, March 5-7, 2024, featuring exhibits, awards, conference programming and more.
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Composites end markets: Infrastructure and construction (2024)
Composites are increasingly used in applications like building facades, bridges, utility poles, wastewater treatment pipes, repair solutions and more.
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From the CW Archives: The tale of the thermoplastic cryotank
In 2006, guest columnist Bob Hartunian related the story of his efforts two decades prior, while at McDonnell Douglas, to develop a thermoplastic composite crytank for hydrogen storage. He learned a lot of lessons.
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Composites end markets: Energy (2024)
Composites are used widely in oil/gas, wind and other renewable energy applications. Despite market challenges, growth potential and innovation for composites continue.
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