Construction
Sensors: Data for next-gen composites manufacturing
In the quest for sustainability, sensors are reducing cycle times, energy use and waste, automating closed-loop process control and increasing knowledge to open new possibilities for intelligent manufacturing and structures.
WatchSicomin supports large-scale interior project for Museum of the Future
Sicomin aided Dubai-based Advanced Fiberglass Industries with its bio-based gelcoats and resins to meet challenging structural and fire safety specifications defined for more than 200 double-curved entrance lobby panels.
Read MoreASTM International to develop proposed standard for inspection of FRP building repairs
Proposed specification will provide process and procedure uniformity, and inspection consistency for different applications.
Read MoreNonmetallic Excellence and Innovation Center launch extends advanced materials use in China
Beijing-based institute joins NEx in the U.S. and NIC in the U.K. in exploring joint R&D projects, standards development and adoption, professional development and certifications, advocacy and international outreach.
Read MoreDura Composites, Anderton Concrete provide single-source access to concrete trenching, GRP lid solutions
U.K. energy and infrastructure customers gain technical engineering support and local supply of durable precast concrete trenches and pultruded GRP trough lid offerings.
Read MoreRe-Wind Network successfully installs repurposed wind blade pedestrian bridge
The Ireland-based, five-meter-long BladeBridge solution has undergone extensive materials and mechanical testing to ensure application suitability.
WatchCFRTP E-bike frames enable repair and end-of-life repurposing
Under its Novel Composites E-Bike project, the NCC, with Starling Cycles and Composite Braiding, proved the use of thermoplastics for the production of electric mountain bicycle frames.
Read MoreFibrolux supports Polish bridge with custom pultruded deck beams
More than 16 kilometers of fiberglass-pultruded profiles double Marshal Jozef Pilsudski Bridge capacity and upgrade its durability.
Read MoreGeneral Motors plans to broaden electrification, expand fuel cells beyond vehicles
GM’s Hydrotec fuel cell technology-based mobile and fixed power systems is designed to charge EVs, power worksites, data centers, support the military and provide emergency power.
Read MoreAuburn University make strides in advancing bio-based polymers and fibers for 3D-printed home construction
Interdisciplinary project utilizes biomaterial waste for sustainable composites development to produce resilient buildings with a low carbon footprint.
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