Sara Black Senior Technical Editor Emeritus

RTM 24 Jul 2017

A look inside Fraunhofer ICT

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (Munich, Germany) is the largest applied research organization in Europe, with more than 67 institutes and research units located throughout Germany staffed by 24,500 people, mostly scientists and engineers. CW recently got a chance to tour one, Fraunhofer ICT in Pfintzal, Germany.

Inside Manufacturing 12 Jul 2017

Fiber-metal laminates in the spotlight

Interest in FMLs is growing again as aeroengineers search for lightweight solutions adaptable to new narrowbody commercial aircraft.

Sheet Molding Compound 7 Jul 2017

The Grenfell Tower Fire - Let's make sure our architectural composites meet the codes

The devastating and deadly fire in a residential high-rise tower in London on June 14 did NOT involve composite materials as defined by CompositesWorld magazine, our readers and most composite suppliers.

Aerospace 20 Jun 2017

2017 Paris Air Show is good for composites

There is definitely a lot going on this week at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget airfield. Much of it relates to composites. Here’s a brief rundown.

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Infusion 7 Jun 2017

A new paradigm in airframe construction?

MTorres, a major supplier of automated manufacturing equipment for composites, has revealed a new way to manufacture airframe structure using composites.

Infrastructure 31 May 2017

Composites bridge the gap in an historic nature trail

Partially pre-assembled pultruded parts helicoptered in for quick, nature-sensitive assembly.

Out of Autoclave 31 May 2017

Shape Machining shapes Elemental sports car

Designed and manufactured by a team of ex-McLaren designers, the recently launched RP1 features advanced aerodynamics and novel composite solutions, including an all-carbon composite passenger tub built to Formula 1 strength and stiffness standards.

Molds/Tools 31 May 2017

Composites in transit: Rolling robotic “stuff carrier” the new must-have

PPF’s Gita can move at a human walking pace or can accelerate up to 35 kph, fast enough to keep pace with a runner.

Wind/Energy 10 May 2017

Composites recycling is gaining traction

Although CW’s coverage of composites recycling dates back over a decade, informal statistics still show that only ~2% of composites-related companies are active recyclers. That said, three years since our most recent feature on the subject, there is demonstrably greater interest and activity, and real applications of recycled fiber are growing.

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