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Modeling software facilitates composite-for steel-cored cable conversions
Often, the toughest job in commercializing a composite product is not the design and development of a product that is superior to a legacy system. Rather, it's convincing someone to buy it. Prospective customers are typically reluctant to abandon a product made from familiar, traditional materials and take the risk to
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Composites connect with the world of cabling
Composite cables prove they can handle high tension - on land, over water and under the sea.
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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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New dimensions in sailing
A one-piece airfoil with a flexible 3-D carbon composite structure captures the performance sailing market.
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At the top and still climbing
Trek Bicycles' OCLV manufacturing method shortens cycle times and optimizes compaction in molded carbon fiber-bike frame components.
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Composites Recreate Ultimate Alien
Largest-ever theme park ride icon comes to life in glass/epoxy laminates.
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New steel-strip-reinforced fiberglass pipe handles high-pressure oilfield applications
Hybrid technology positions composite pipeline to compete with steel in land and sea oilfields.
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Automated RTM process optimizes cost reduction in VW automotive plant
Efficient production of VW T5 transporter roofs allows ten-year price guarantee.
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Big Blades Cut Wind Energy Cost
Rapid growth rate of composite-intensive conversion systems drives market competition and innovation.
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