Processes
Composites Recreate Ultimate Alien
Largest-ever theme park ride icon comes to life in glass/epoxy laminates.
Read MoreComposites on the Line
Electric utilities are ripe for conversion from wood power poles and cross-arms and steel-cored conductive cables to composite constructions, but most must still be persuaded.
Read MoreComposite manufacturers thrive on products manufactured for the Automotive Aftermarket
Carbon and fiberglass accessories make up a big chunk of this multi-billion-dollar industry.
Read MoreInside Manufacturing: Integrated LFRT Processing System Adds Flexibility, Cuts Costs
Advances in equipment, control and materials extend the performance range of direct, in-line compounding/molding of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
Read MoreResin transfer molding and preforms for jet engine stators
New 3-D woven preforms and nanofillers will improve part quality and reduce manufacturing costs.
Read MorePost-show review of the 2004 U.S. SAMPE Symposium
Largest-ever Symposium serves up a large helping of news and new technologies from advanced composites suppliers.
Read MoreCarbon fiber markets and goComp.biz iPod winner
As I write this, I'm preparing for a 4th of July family reunion celebration at my house. If that isn't scary enough, contractors are still putting the finishing touches on a two-year-long remodeling project, during which I've been camping out in my basement! It's been touch and go in more ways than one - the finish
Read MoreNew steel-strip-reinforced fiberglass pipe handles high-pressure oilfield applications
Hybrid technology positions composite pipeline to compete with steel in land and sea oilfields.
Read MoreUser-friendly resins expanding composites' reach
Novel niche formulas enable composites breakthroughs for new market applications, traditional material replacement.
Read MoreCompression molding press technology adapts to meet new composite material processing requirements
Faster compression molding presses keep pace with new highly loaded, low-flow thermoplastics and thermosets.
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