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Trends 24 May 2019

Episode 24: Scott Lewit, Structural Composites

Scott Lewit, president of Structural Composites, discusses the company’s innovations in marine and ground transportation composites including the development of CoCure Hybrid Metal/Composite technology for Wabash trailers.

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Aerospace 24 May 2019

Additive manufacturing speeds wind tunnel model creation

A new composite material was developed to 3D-print a helicopter model that met structural needs while providing flexibility for fast reproduction.

Adhesives 23 May 2019

Tooling technologies positioned for speed, control

Tooling is one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the composites industry, as new technologies and processes like 3D printing, OOA infusion, thermoplastic composites reshape how molds are made.

Aerospace 22 May 2019

Boeing CTO addresses advanced materials in aerospace, urban mobility

Boeing CTO Dr. Greg Hyslop, in SAMPE keynote, discusses the company’s aircraft programs and the role composites will play in the future of aerial infrastructure.

IACMI 22 May 2019

Resilient infrastructure: Starting the dialogue

How does the infrastructure industry — and composites in particular — combat more frequent severe weather events and tidal flooding in coastal communities? Columnist Dale Brosius documents the beginnings of that dialogue.

Editorial 21 May 2019

A hand for the next generation

CW Editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan advocates educating the next generation on all levels of future career opportunities — especially in composites.

20 May 2019

Listen to CW Talks - the CompositesWorld Podcast

CW Talks: The Composites Podcast highlights the people and technologies shaping the world of composites. Interviews feature guests with expertise and insight about where composites have been and where they are headed.