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The growing role of composites in infrastructure
From bridges to rebar and pilings, composites provide installation and life cycle cost savings over steel and concrete.
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Microfiber-infused resin enables single-step molding process
Spoke Materials’ reinforced liquid composites provide alternative fabrication methods.
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Proving out LM PAEK welding for Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator
Clean Sky 2 STUNNING project will manufacture lower thermoplastic fuselage while MECATESTERS will test Toray LM PAEK in conduction and induction welding for parameters, cyclic loading, aging and environmental effects .
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Wind energy: Gale force growth ahead
Columnist Dale Brosius addresses recent accomplishments, forecasts and recycling challenges affecting the wind energy industry — and composites use within it.
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Using mobile susceptors to innovate thermoplastic induction welding
IS Groupe and Arkema patent ISW for high-strength UD welds, temperature control and 50% less energy.
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DC dielectric sensors for industrial composites production
Synthesites in situ process monitoring enables cure decisions based on real-time Tg evaluation that can reduce cure cycles by up to 50%.
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Woven fabrics: The basics
For composite applications requiring more than one fiber orientation, woven fabrics can be useful. This primer outlines the basics of woven fabrics and different types.
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Vacuum bagging: The basics
A primer on the reasons to use vacuum bagging in composite part manufacture, and the basics of how to do it
Read MoreCore materials: The basics
Core materials available for composite sandwich structures range from paper, aluminum and thermoplastic honeycomb cores to foams and more.
Read MoreAramid fiber: The basics
Aramid fiber is a manmade organic polymer (an aromatic polyamide) produced by spinning a solid fiber from a liquid chemical blend. The fibers offer high strength among other properties.
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I have seen the future and it is coming
The last 20 years were good to composites. What does the next 20 years have in store?
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Podcast: John Riendeau, Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce director of business development John Riendeau discusses how the state’s legacy experience in boat building has translated into expertise in new markets within the composites industry.
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