Construction
FRP challenges conventional frame-and-drywall construction
A multinational builder and a machinery manufacturer join forces to bring an automated composite panel molding system to the residential construction market.
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Polyamide improves impeller performance
Direct-to-milled-tool process simplifies large deck mold development.
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The building envelope: FRP unitized façades
New composite design reduces framing, simplifies construction and improves performance vs. conventional aluminum-framed glass curtainwalls.
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Weber Manufacturing Technologies: Midland, ON, Canada
With a long, storied history in composites moldmaking, this rare nickel vapor deposition specialist has built a strong niche, making large, high-quality tools.
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SkyPath: Scenic bikeway/walkway a winner with composites
E-glass/carbon/epoxy provides the means for this long-sought addition to a 1.1-km harbor bridge in New Zealand’s capital city.
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Looking for Lindberghs
Every paradigm-shifting invention throughout human history has been met with skepticism. CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan says the composites industry has need of those willing to attempt what most believe impossible.
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Modular composite tank kits
This fluid-storage tank component supplier employs Europe’s largest reusable vacuum bag
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Incremental thinking just won’t cut it!
Composites industry consultant and regular CW columnist Dale Brosius says if this industry is to have a future that goes anywhere profitable, then we've got to get off the road we're on and map out a whole new way to think about the tasks at hand.
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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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