Aerospace
Carbon fiber: Life Beyond the Landfill
Reclamation technologies give scrapped aerospace-grade carbon fiber new possibilities and a lower price point in nonstructural/conductive applications.
Read MoreFrom the Publisher - 5/1/2007
I’ve been on the road a fair amount lately and my travels have taken me to some interesting and intriguing events. The first was the annual Aviation Suppliers Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif, which offers a review of economic and market factors for the aircraft industry. Host SpeedNews, a commercial/military
Read MoreMarket Trends: Composites Affordability Initiative, Part II
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. John Russell continues an outline the U.S. Department of Defense Composites Affordability Initiative. Part II of a two-part series.
Read MoreBoeing 787 Update
Approaching rollout and first flight, the 787 relies on innovations in composite materials and processes to hit its targets
Read MoreFrom The Publisher - 4/1/2007
Well, it’s show season again. By the time you read this, the Composites Technology staff will have attended four industry trade shows or conferences since the beginning of March. It’s hectic yet exhilarating at the same time – what a great time for the composites industry. Business is booming globally. We’re seeing
Read MoreFEA Roundup: Design, Simulation And Analysis Converge
New modeling and analysis software products increase the accessibility and reliability of finite element analysis data.
Read MoreFrom the Publisher - 3/1/2007
After yet another unfortunate delay and some squabbling among unions and high government officials, Airbus finally got its Power8 restructuring plan off the ground on Feb. 28 with the announcement of 10,000 job cuts and major changes in where and how existing and new planes will be built. The long-awaited proposal
Read MoreUpdate: Automated repair cell
Consortium makes progress on aircraft component diagnostics/repair cell concept.
Read MoreEnsuring cure: Viscoelastic feedback
Material State Management measures the cure state of composite structures, enabling not only shorter cure cycles but also the ability to optimize cure cycles.
Read MoreInside Manufacturing: An autoclave for the 787 center wing box
Development partners overcome cultural and geographical challenges to ensure cure of this massive composite structure for Boeing's Dreamliner.
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