Sustainability

Weaving 1 Feb 2005

Editorial - 2/1/2005

This February issue of Composites Technology, our first of 2005, reflects the varied nature of the composites business these days. There is a lot going on, in every area you can imagine. Starting with a product as basic as mold release -- its been a concern of every manufacturer for as long as parts have been

Adhesives 1 Feb 2005

Mold release update

New products from mold release manufacturers emphasize ease of use and application flexibility.

Sustainability 1 Dec 2004

Designing-in Corrosion Resistance

The most cost-effective way to prevent corrosion is to select corrosion-resistant materials.

Sheet Molding Compound 1 Dec 2004

Harvest 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,

Sustainability 1 Dec 2004

Editorial - 12/1/2004

Ah, the last issue of 2004. I think composites manufacturers almost anywhere in the world would agree that this has been a good year. Although raw material prices are heading upward, giving resin and fiber suppliers some relief, the increases are surprisingly modest, considering the volatility in gas and oil pricing

Design/Simulation 1 Sep 2004

Tubular composite core stiffens launch vehicle structure

ChamberCore, an alternative to traditional sandwich laminates, also improves vibro-acoustic damping.

Out of Autoclave 1 Aug 2004

Composites 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.

Sustainability 1 Jun 2004

How EPA's eight-hour ozone emission regulations may affect composites manufacturers

Susan Bassett is a chemical engineer and air quality consultant. As president of Cogent Regulatory Science Inc. (Centennial, Colo., U.S.A.), she helps composite parts manufacturers understand and comply with air quality regulations. A Tale Of Two Maps Location, location, location is the leading factor in determining