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Fraunhofer ICT develops lightweight cylinder casing
Car manufacturers may be able to achieve weight savings with cylinder blocks that feature parts made of fiber-reinforced plastics.
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Ascent Tooling Group ascends via innovation
The world’s largest metal and composite moldmaker has a new name and continues to make a name for itself in closer control of large-part dimensional tolerance.
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Electric ferry runs quietly with composites
Infused sandwich construction hull and superstructure panels offset battery system weight.
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Composite manhole covers
UK utility trials ultralight access covers to reduce worker injuries and resulting compensation claims
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Warm thoughts about architecture in cold weather
Composite materials have come a long way in the architecture world and are now poised to be a major player in this high-profile, high-growth industry.
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ACMA publishes manual for FRP grating
ACMA issues standard for fiberglass grating with an eye for expanding the industrial composites market
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Moldmaker bypasses patterns for high-tech production catamarans
Direct-to-milled-tool process simplifies large deck mold development.
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New aerocomposites niche: Helicopter transmission gears?
A NASA study shows that steel/composite hybrid gears save significant weight, and could mitigate vibration-related noise.
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The Montalvo Corp. white paper: Tension Control
Tension control plays a vital role in composites manufacturing in order to achieve automated processing, continuous processing, reduced scrap, increased product quality, and more, says a new white paper released by The Montalvo Corp.
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Stepping up to provide worker training and education
Two companies offer effective means to ensure skills transfer.
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Back-country boating: Carbon fiber Adirondack pack canoe
Placid Boatworks (Lake Placid, NY, US) makes modern composite versions of classic, but relatively heavy, Adirondack pack canoes, using vacuum-infused carbon fiber. Here's how.
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