Reinforcements
In defense of glass fiber
Given the hype around carbon fiber, CW columnist Dale Brosius says it's easy to overlook the importance and future of glass fiber.
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Digital twin, digital thread and composites
How the integration of machines, sensors and software is beginning to impact composites manufacturing.
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US Army evaluating composites solution for airfield damage repair
The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is working on use of an FRP matting system to repair damaged military airfields.
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Navy unveils unmanned composites-intensive vessel
This entirely new class of ocean-going vessel can traverse thousands of kilometers over the open seas for months at a time, without a single crew member aboard.
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CFRP: Opportunities in orthopedics
Carbon fiber has a niche, but can it secure a larger piece of a high-growth pie?
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IAC debuts FiberFrame on 2017 Mercedes-Benz
Germany-based International Automotive Components (IAC) has launched its ultra lightweight FiberFrame natural fiber sun roof frame on the 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
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Selective reinforcements boost “commodity” composite properties
Strategically placed advanced reinforcements reduce weight, cost while dramatically increasing mechanical performance and dimensional stability.
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Composites in exoskeletons
Wearable robotics need strength, stiffness and lightweight and are forecast at a CAGR of 40-50%. Will composites play a role or be left behind?
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Carbon fiber meets simulation in ultralight bike frame
Rolo Bikes wanted to design a bicycle frame with carbon fiber in mind, and it wanted test it in the virtual world.
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Large portable antenna goes lightweight with conductive composites
CFRP matches metal performance at one-third the weight thanks to innovative materials and precision manufacturing.
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