Infrastructure

Glass Fibers

ACMA releases new edition of National Standard Fiberglass Grating Manual

The updated edition includes new information for safe and efficient design of FRP gratings.

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Construction

Filament-wound utility poles designed for easier install, more reliable power

Built to bring more reliable power to natural disaster-prone areas, BASF’s glass fiber/polyurethane poles are currently distributed in Japan. 

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Sustainability

Combining plastics and composites for Class A parts without tools

Plastics Unlimited’s patented TEC process cuts secondary finishing and meets multiple demands for medium-volume parts.

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Infrastructure

The future of composites: The next generation

Columnist Dale Brosius reflects on what professional societies like SPE and SAMPE are doing to engage the next generation of composites leaders.

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Nanomaterials: Products, supply chain mature for next-gen composites

Development spans 3D and thermoplastic nanocomposites, nano-CMCs for hypersonics and nanomaterials safety and toxicity.

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Infrastructure

Natural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?

Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.

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Application

FRP pultrusions replace wood for structural applications

Unlike wood, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is unaffected by salt spray, moisture or prolonged immersion in water, making it a good material choice for structural applications in harsh environments.

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Ketones

Auto industry explores engineering thermoplastic performance improvements

Polyamides, carbon fiber prominent at 2019 SPE AutoEPCON.

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Mass Transit

AMRC, Tinsley Bridge develop metal-composite anti-roll bar for trucks and trains

Innovate UK project achieved 65% weight reduction via CFRP stabilizer bar and now tests for service performance and durability.

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Infrastructure

Rocky Mountain Power breaks ground on Wyoming wind energy initiative

The Energy Vision 2020 project will involve new wind farms and transmission lines as well as upgrades to current wind farms including longer turbine blades.

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