Materials
Using composites in infrastructure rehab for 30 years
Among many topics, CompositesWorld keeps tabs on composites in infrastructure and construction, a topic being discussed this week as it happens at the American Composites Manufacturers Assn.’s (ACMA) 2017 Infrastructure Day and NIST Workshop in Washington, D.C. Dr. Mo Ehsani is there.
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Seriforge: A new paradigm for composite preforms
Silicon Valley startup aims to produce complex 3D carbon fiber preforms with z-axis reinforcement at mass production scale using automated processing lines.
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3D-printed hybrid golf club head scores
Multi-material blend joins composite, titanium and brass.
WatchComposite 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.
Read MoreInfrastructure and construction — credit where due
Aerospace and automotive dominate the headlines, but one needs to take a wider look sometimes.
Read MorePlant Tour: Aeris Energy — Wind blade economics
Side story to Plant Tour: Aeris Energy, Caucaia, Brazil.
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Hydraulic hybrids: Boosting fuel economy without batteries
Carbon fiber helps to lightweight hydraulic accumulators, increasing efficiency in hybrid vehicles and myriad other applications.
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SMC is on the upswing (and check out this design competition)
There’s a lot going on with sheet molding compound (SMC) right now, including a design competition for best SMC design, with the winner announced at Composites Europe.
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