Out of Autoclave

Pressure Vessels 1 Aug 2013

Additives and modifiers: Matrix optimization

New and reengineered modifiers for thermosets and thermoplastics target previously elusive goals in composites processing and performance.

Wind/Energy 31 Jul 2013

Modular design eases big wind blade build

First segmented composite blade increases power generation, eases installation and keeps weight and costs in check.

Out of Autoclave 31 Jul 2013

Big blades, big innovations

In the process of designing its G128 wind turbine blade and the INNOBLADE segmented blade technology that simplifies its transport (see “Modular design eases big wind blade build,” under “Editor’s Picks,” at top right), Gamesa (Vizcaya, Spain) has introduced several innovative auxiliary technologies that reduce cost and simplify processing, particularly in the context of blade delivery and installation.

Automotive 31 Jul 2013

If not automotive then ... what?

CT columnist and president of Dayton, Ohio-based Quickstep Composites Dale Brosius says it’s not too early for composites industry operatives who are pursuing the automotive holy grail to begin exploration and market development elsewhere.

Aerospace 1 Jul 2013

Cutting the cost of integrated composite aerostructures

A unitized all-composite aircraft door concept is realized in one shot with no fasteners.

Weaving 1 Jul 2013

Spread-tow carbon fabrics reduce mass in America’s Cup catamaran

To meet its weight and cost goals for this year's America's Cup, cup defenders ORACLE TEAM USA turned to Oxeon AB’s (Borås, Sweden) trademarked TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon reinforcements.

Wind/Energy 1 Jul 2013

Janicki Industries: Breaking the mold

Once known only as a toolmaker, Janicki offers unique precision, production capability and problem solving as it pioneers leading-edge composites technology.

Aerospace 1 Jul 2013

2013 JEC Europe new product showcase

The JEC Europe 2013 trade show (March 12-14, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the HPC editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.