Wind/Energy

Infrastructure 1 Jul 2013

Big machines, small tolerances

An examination of the lengths Janicki Industries (Sedro-Woolley, Wash.) goes to ensure dimensional precision in its massive CNC-machining operations.

Aerospace 1 Jul 2013

Janicki Industries: Breaking the mold

Once known only as a toolmaker, Janicki offers unique precision, production capability and problem solving as it pioneers leading-edge composites technology.

Ketones 1 Jul 2013

2013 JEC Europe new product showcase

The JEC Europe 2013 trade show (March 12-14, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the HPC editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.

NDI 11 Jun 2013

SAMPE 2013 Long Beach new product showcase

The SAMPE 2013 trade show (May 6-9, in Long Beach, Calif.) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the HPC editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.

Wind/Energy 1 Jun 2013

JEC Europe 2013 review

Snow in Paris slowed traffic to the show floor but did nothing to cool the enthusiasm of composites innovators in a broad range of markets.

Autoclave 1 Jun 2013

JEC Europe 2013 new product showcase

The JEC Europe 2013 trade show (March 12-14, at the Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France) was the venue for introductions of a large number of new composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes. Here's the CT editorial staff's compilation of what was on display.

Pressure Vessels 1 Jun 2013

Japan: Floating wind farm

Since the 2011 tsunami and related nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan, that country’s political leaders have provided incentives for development of floating offshore wind farms in the deep water offshore of Japan's coastline.

Out of Autoclave 1 Jun 2013

Fair winds for offshore wind farms

Innovations in blades, turbines and foundations are helping spur growth in a very big way.

Wind/Energy 1 Jun 2013

Redefining the root

As part of a radical redesign effort that has produced a segmented blade, Blade Dynamics Ltd. (Cowes, Isle of Wight, U.K.) developed a thinner, less weighty root than that seen in conventional blades.

Pressure Vessels 31 May 2013

By the Numbers: The Composites Business Index

Composites Technology magazine's editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan introduces a new column focused on business trends in the composites industry. Written by Steve Kline, Jr., the the director of market intelligence at CT's parent company Gardner Business Media Inc. (Cincinnati, Ohio), this regular offering will gauge composites industry growth (or lack thereof) by means of metrics compiled in the Composites Business Index.

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