Sheet Molding Compound
Editorial - 1/1/2005
Nearly every issue in 2004 contained a discourse, by either one of our columnists or me, on the supply/demand issue surrounding carbon fiber -- a hot topic critical to both material suppliers and end users. My November editorial elicited a larger-than-usual response, both pro and con. If you'll recall, it concluded
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Compression molding with structural carbon SMC
Aircraft weapon system gains the high performance of carbon/epoxy with the efficiency of compression molding.
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Composites Aboard High-Speed Trains
Greater demand for weight reduction and aerodynamics put railcar manufacturers on track to greater and more extensive use of composites.
Read MoreHarvest Season Ahead For Soy Resins
Eric Niemann is a soybean farmer from Nortonville, Kans., U.S.A. and one of the 64 farmer-leaders appointed to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB), Niemann chairs the USB's New Uses Committee, which is dedicated to building new markets for soybeans. The Committee funds research in the areas of plastics,
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Roof Module Reflects Well On Paintless Composites
Unique long-fiber injection process yields a paintless high-gloss finish, 20 percent weight reduction and improved safety -- all in one shot.
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Inside 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 More2004 JEC Composites Show post-show report
Business as usual in Paris? No ... much better, merci!
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User-friendly resins expanding composites' reach
Novel niche formulas enable composites breakthroughs for new market applications, traditional material replacement.
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Compression 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.
Read MoreCorvette gets leaner with carbon fiber hood
Advances in materials and processing yield high-volume, low-mass hood for GM flagship.
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