Materials
A fascinating inside look at a marine design – three decades ago
Fabricated by Gougeon Manufacturing in 1990, Incognito is a composite catamaran that’s still setting speed records and besting much newer craft.
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Recyclable thermoplastic composites liftgates offer weight savings
Magna to launch two more thermoplastic liftgates this year.
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New horizons in welding thermoplastic composites
Latest developments in qualification, production and applications for aerospace and automotive.
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Roth filament winder to facilitate major Ariane 6 weight/cost cuts
One of the world’s largest filament winding systems will soon begin manufacturing components for the Ariane 6 space launch vehicle, which is expected to transport satellites into Earth orbit for the European Space Agency (ESA) as early as 2020.
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Hell’s Bay skiff redesign repeats win in clean water benefit race
Open sea boat racing has proven a perennially fruitful opportunity for boat designers and builders to hone their composites skills, and the recent third running of the Skiff Challenge — a 1,600-mile endurance race around the Florida coastline, was no exception.
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Heatshield for Extreme Entry Environment Technology (HEEET): A broader mission
3D woven fabric enables scalable, tailorable heatshield that cuts cost, boosts performance for future spacecraft.
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Graphene goes industrial without a bang
SWNT-based filler prevents tank explosions without limiting product performance.
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The International 14: High-tech but still accessible
Naval architect Paul Bieker and Henderson Boat Co. team take this venerable marine racing class to a more affordable performance/cost combination.
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Welding thermoplastic composites
Multiple methods advance toward faster robotic welds using new technology for increased volumes and larger aerostructures.
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Composite + metal: Hollow-profile hybrid technology
LANXESS extends plastic-metal hybrids to tubular structures.
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