Composites lighten driving simulator dome
A first for its codevelopers, Pagnotta Engineering Inc. (PEI, Exton, PA, US) and JRL Ventures (Cape Coral, FL, US), this low-mass enclosure spawned a new product venture for the pair in research-oriented driving simulation systems.
Read MoreAutomation and rapid processing dominate at JEC Americas
Highlights include Fiber Patch Preforming, automated potting and insert equipment and processes delivering composite parts in minutes.
WatchOvermolding expands PEEK’s range in composites
A new polymer and a hybrid process enable production of complex, high-load-capable, fiber-reinforced brackets and clips in minutes.
Read MoreTires that never go flat
SciTech Industries and Rapid Composites develop high-volume production tires that use glass fiber/PET composite springs instead of innertubes and compressed air.
Read MoreOpportunities for composites at AIA 2015
Key trends and new products on the floor at this year's American Institute of Architects show.
Read MoreIn-orbit-deployable radar dish
Aramid/PEI delivers flexibility, strength and precision for space-based reflector
Read MoreSFMOMA façade: Advancing the art of high-rise FRP
The fabrication and installation of 700+ composite panels has a backstory of detailed design and careful quality assurance.
Read MoreColored carbon fiber
Options for adding color have been around for decades, but new products are hoping to up the ante and open new markets.
Read MoreOptimizing composite aerostructures production
Israel Aerospace Industries ramps production while reducing costs and improving quality thanks to integrated optimization software.
Read MoreHeated composites
LaminaHeat enables heated composite tools and new opportunities for composites via multifunctional structures.
Read More3D Printing: Niche or next step to manufacturing on demand?
With and without fiber reinforcement, additive manufacturing is making an impact, but to what end?
Read MoreThe rise of HP-RTM
Decades of development have propelled it to prominence but its future demands industrial solutions for handling cost, complexity and process control.
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