Materials
777X: Bigger-than-expected carbon fiber impact
Guest blogger Chris Red, principle of Composites Forecasts & Consulting, has crunched the numbers and reports that Boeing's new 777X is on pace to consume substantially more composite materials than initially anticipated.
Read MoreContinuous filament winding: A short history
The process continues to make composite pipe production increasingly competitive with steel and concrete
Read MoreStratasys debuts Robotic Composite and Infinite-Build 3D printers
The company says this new 3D printing technology produces larger, lighter production parts for aerospace and automotive.
WatchCarbon fiber shoe insoles: a new edge in sports?
From super strict diets (looking at you, Tom Brady) to doing three-a-days, five days a week (LeBron 'King' James), athletes are always looking for an edge in sports.
Read MoreNatural fiber composites gaining traction in automotive
New water-borne, wet-application acrylic resin enables new opportunities in car interiors.
Read MoreSpread-tow fabrics: better than traditional reinforcements in aerospace applications?
There’s a lot happening in the area of spread-tow fabrics, yet aerospace adoption has been slow because of a lack of analytical tools and performance tests, particularly impact tests.
Read MoreThe resurgence of GLARE
Airbus pursues fiber metal laminates for future narrowbody construction, citing cost, weight, repair and lightning strike benefits.
Read MoreFaster, cheaper nanomaterial safety screening
UCLA develops new test to assess hazardousness of engineered nanomaterials.
Read MoreEvonik is conducting research on biodegradable composites
The research is focused on new composite materials for the fixation of fractured bones.
Read MoreEngineering large-diameter underground pipe
A combination of design and new materials enhances pipe performance without adding cost.
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