Weaving
Chomarat develops new carbon fiber tape for Figaro Beneteau 3
Designed to meet the standards of industrial production, the new C-TAPE reinforces the foils of the Figaro Beneteau 3, which improve the monohull’s stability and performance.
Read More
New blast resistant fabric from Porcher Industries
New para-aramid based fabric has been developed to provide soldiers with an extra level of protection against improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in garments worn next to the skin.
Read More
Multi-material shipping container for pharmaceuticals
This past week, CW was made aware of a new, high-tech and multi-material unit load device (ULD) shipping container solution from an innovative container company called Smart Containers Group (Zurich, Switzerland).
Watch
Gripping composite test specimens: Options and guidance
Orthotropic behavior of composites test specimens makes load introduction uniquely challenging.
Read More
New board makes windsurfing available to all
Making the windsurfing sport available to all
Read MoreVELOX, c-m-p develop hot-melt, solvent-free prepreg technology
VELOX GmbH has partnered c-m-p GmbH to develop a new hot-melt, solvent-free prepreg impregnation technology targeted toward automotive and sports equipment applications using autoclave or out-of-autoclave (OOA) processes, including compression molding.
Read MoreComposites – A neophyte’s quandary
An oft-cited concern is that new engineers are not exposed to composites as part of their materials science courses.
Read More
Wood/carbon composites for architecture
Innovative organic architecture enabled with wood/carbon laminates, software tools.
Read More
Continuous fiber thermoplastics are smart for world’s largest appliance manufacturer
Haier uses Covestro CFRTP in Casarte line of “smart” air conditioners
Read More
BRM launches line of woven webbing for aerospace applications
Bally Ribbon Mills, manufacturer of highly specialized engineered woven fabrics announces webbing for aerospace and aviation markets.
Read More
