Aerospace
LAP Laser introduces new tablet PC and software integration capability
Airbus Stade and Czech supplier LA Composite report reduced layup labor and scrap while improving CFRP part quality.
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The vexing economics of carbon fiber manufacturing
Hexcel's VP and GM Americas, Mike Canario, reviews tough economics the govern carbon fiber manufacturing today, and how they might affect future supply.
Read MoreNew market report predicts size of aerospace sector
MarketsandMarkets has released a report detailing aerospace composites usage to 2019.
Read MorePratt & Whitney Canada to invest $1 billion in R&D over five years
Latest programs include cutting-edge materials such as composites and advanced alloys to improve engine weight.
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FACC starts series production of bypass ducts for PW800 engines
FACC contributes innovative composite technology to the next generation of PurePower engines from Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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Boeing offers insight on 787 composites lessons
John Byrne, VP aircraft materials and structures at Boeing, has a bone to pick with the composites industry in general and the carbon fiber community in particular.
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NASA's Orion completes first spaceflight test
NASA's uncrewed Orion spacecraft completed its first voyage to space on Dec. 5, traveling farther than any spacecraft designed for astronauts has been in more than 40 years.
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Recycling carbon fiber for structural applications
Research aims to characterize recycled carbon fiber (RCF) for use in aero interiors and also to recycle continuous carbon fiber.
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IBEX 2014 report
A new home port in Florida and fair economic winds propel this boatbuilders’ convention to its best exhibitor/attendee turnout in years.
Read MoreCAMX 2014 award winners
CAMX 2014 organizers offered two awards programs at tis inaugural trade show in Orlnado, Fla: the Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) and the CAMX Awards. Here's a sketch of the results.
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