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In-mold Preforming Cost-justifies Closed Molding

Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.

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Pultrusion

Pultruded Composites Span Infrastructure Gaps

Pre-engineered deck and superstructure systems are finding their niche in many locations around the world.

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IBEX Show Preview

Boatbuilders navigating this annual exhibition will find 125 composites industry exhibitors and more than two-dozen composite-oriented seminars and presentations.

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Infusion

Resin infused boat sails into first

When a team of nine engineering students from Cedarville University (Cedarville, Ohio) returned to Buffalo, N.Y. this year for Solar Splash 2005, an international collegiate solar-powered boat competition, it was eager to defend its title as world champion. In 2004, the team's winning entry featured a hull hand layed

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Composites strengthen National Trust property in U.K.

An 18th Century manor in Oxfordshire, U.K, the Buscot House recently underwent structural rehabilitation, including the use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials to strengthen an ornate concrete stairwell. The house hosts many visitors, and the weight on the stairwell was causing deflection on the

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Autoclave

From specialty fillers to space elevators

Nanomaterials research and early commercialization set stage for promising future of nanocomposites.

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Aerospace

Paris Air Show Report 2005

The 46th edition of the world's largest aircraft industry event provides a fitting showcase of composites industry gains.

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Aerospace

New dimensions in sailing

A one-piece airfoil with a flexible 3-D carbon composite structure captures the performance sailing market.

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In-Mold Decorating Dresses Up Composites

Automotive/industrial markets foster development of finishing techniques that eliminate costly paint lines.

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SAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2005

Advanced materials reap rewards, enter new arenas of application in annual Parisian showcase.

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Wabash
ELFOAM rigid foam products
Kent Pultrusion
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
U.S. Polychemical Acrastrip
HEATCON Composite Systems
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NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
Release agents and process chemical specialties