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Google shoots the moon
Google Lunar XPRIZE contenders turn to space- and launch-friendly composites.
Read MoreComposite printing process focused on scale, speed
With roots in the boat manufacturing industry, Ken Tyler felt there had to be a better way to fabricate composite parts than the mostly manual, labor-intensive methods practiced throughout his industry.
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JEC World 2017 exhibit preview
JEC World will be held March 14-16 in Paris. CW previews some of the products and technologies that will be at the show.
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OOA composites in next-generation launch systems
As United Launch Alliance ULA replaces Atlas and Delta with next-generation launch rockets under the Vulcan name, supplier Ruag Space has been selected to provide lower cost/improved quality out-of-autoclave fabrication of Vulcan’s composite primary structures. Ruag will manufacture 5.4m payload fairings and 400-series interstage adapters for ULA’s Atlas V rocket.
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Composites in Class A body panels: Evolution continues
Low-density SMCs lead the way as fiber-reinforced polymers make headway in auto components that must please the eye.
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Carbon Fiber 2016 Report
Conference speakers predict the outlook for carbon fiber supply and demand.
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Composites in the Martian suit
When humans do finally travel to Mars, they will have to be well protected from a less-than-hospitable environment. The suit designed to do the job is already in development at NASA, and it relies heavily on composites.
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Some predictions for 2017
We will see even greater progress in 2017 than we saw in 2016, some surprising, some long awaited.
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Size-unlimited OOA composite process enables next-gen system
United Launch Alliance selects Ruag Space for lower cost/improved quality out-of-autoclave manufacture of Vulcan’s composite primary structures.
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CAMX 2016: The final report
With CAMX 2016 quickly receding, we offer this the full, complete and final report on what was seen, what was heard and what was new at North America's largest composites industry event. And we hope to see you next year at CAMX 2017, Sept. 11-14 in Orlando, Florida.
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