Donna Dawson Senior Writer Emeritus

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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Adhesives

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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Automation

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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Weaving

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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Adhesives

Composites Recreate Ultimate Alien

Largest-ever theme park ride icon comes to life in glass/epoxy laminates.

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ATL/AFP

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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Wind/Energy

Big Blades Cut Wind Energy Cost

Rapid growth rate of composite-intensive conversion systems drives market competition and innovation.

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Composite raw materials
Alpha’s Premier ESR®
Quickly Make Molds, Tools and Fixtures
prepeg and slit tape products