Processes

New Approaches To Cost-effective Tooling

New methods, materials and philosophies add up to tooling innovations.

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Medical

Towpreg Proves Cost-competitive For Wound Pressure Vessels

Design group's new winding option streamlines new pressure vessel development.

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Infrastructure

Isotruss offers amazing strength and material savings

The three-dimensional composite truss structure is the lightest and most efficient structural tube available.

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Jaguar XJ Structures Celstran LFRTs Thermoplastics

Although Jaguar Cars Ltd.'s (Whitley, U.K.) newly redesigned Jaguar XJ has a body made from aluminum rather than sheet steel, the automaker and its automotive systems supplier Automold Ltd. (Gloucestershire, U.K.) used Ticona's (Summit N.J., U.S.A., select 296) Celstran long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (LFRT) in

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Composites Do Wood One Better

Extruded wood-filled/thermoplastic composite materials experience explosive growth.

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Adhesives

Phenolic Delivers More Torque

German automaker BMW and suppliers collaborate to produce the world's first continuously variable intake manifold.

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Adhesives

Composites Refine Soap Box Derby Racers

Starting with a molded kit, Masters racers add fiberglass to stiffen and streamline their vehicles.

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Weaving

Light-sport Plane Category Creates Take-off Point For Composites

Composites manufacturers and suppliers — and pilots — benefit from new FAA aircraft designation.

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Autoclave

An Elegant Solution For A Big Composite Part

The rear pressure bulkhead for the Airbus A380 employs resin film infusion.

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AGATE Methodology Proves Its Worth

Increased availability, lower testing costs and shorter development times are among the program's achievements.

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