Wind/Energy
Vestas video documents assembly of world's first 8-MW wind turbine
Wind turbines are getting bigger. Vestas has begun operation of its V164-8.0 MW turbine, with 80m blades, at a Danish test center.
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Carbon Fiber 2013 report, part 3: Wind energy
Wind and carbon fiber were, at one time, inexorably linked. But that may not be the case — at least for now.
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Resin-infused MS-21 wings and wingbox
Moscow-based aeromanufacturer uses out-of-autoclave composites in attempt to leapfrog Airbus and Boeing with wider, lighter, more efficient single-aisle airliner.
Read MoreComposites 2014: A multitude of markets
The effects of the Great Recession linger, but aren't holding back growth — the composites industry is definitely on the mend and riding an upward trend.
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Update: GE identifies cause of blade breaks
Clarifications regarding materials and processes, plus GE reports on root cause of blade breaks
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Carbon Fiber 2013 report, part 2: Automotive
Carbon fiber's future in automotive applications is not a sure thing, but the potential is real.
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IBEX 2013 Show Review
Evidence of a marine industry rebound and a trend toward supplier M&A as the world’s largest boatbuilding trade show looks ahead to smoother sailing … and Tampa.
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Third wind blade break for GE
NA Windpower reports a third 48.7m blade has broken off a GE 1.6-100 turbine.
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Mechanized arm speeds sanding while reducing injuries
EMMA being used by Boeing, Airbus and now a large wind blade manufacturer.
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SciGrip MMA to replace epoxy adhesive in wind blades
Methyl Methacrylate to offer up to 40 percent reduction in blade assembly cycle time plus address current maintenance issues due to variable bondline thickness.
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