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Fiber sizing, tow spreading and the quest for encapsulation
Fiber sizing is easily overlooked by composites fabricators, but it will be increasingly important to optimization of fiber performance.
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Beijing Institute of Technology leverages SwiftComp for composites research
The university is using AnalySwift’s simulation software as part of the company’s Academic Partner Program.
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HP-RTM for serial production of cost-effective CFRP aerostructures
Merging automotive process and tooling with aerospace quality to meet increasing production rates.
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Plant Tour: STELIA Aerospace, Méaulte, France
Supplier of Airbus fuselage sections pushes boundaries of hybrid aerostructures production, assembly and thermoplastic composites.
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Composites design and process engineering form next-generation truck body panels
Glass fiber/foam preform technology is key to the all-composite refrigerated truck body panels.
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Hybrid resin system: Epoxy benefits, without the epoxy
Rapid cure, zero tack material ideal for automated, higher-volume production.
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TRB develops fire-resistant biocomposite door leaf
The carbon fiber-reinforced biocomposite sandwich panel features a 100% recycled foam core and has been designed for light weight and fire resistance.
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Ballistic panels protect school
A composites manufacturer has developed military-grade pultruded panels that are being used to protect schools in case of violent intruders.
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Autocomposites: Impact shield protects 12-volt battery in severe crash
GMT protection buys time for offboarding emergency services call before battery shorts out.
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The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites
Although the long-anticipated market surge in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites remains largely in the future, basalt fiber manufacturers are making headway over the technical and market hurdles toward large-scale application.
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