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SMC: Old dog, more tricks
In the sheet molding compound renaissance, the advent of new resins and compounds are broadening the definition and application of this versatile family of composites.
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Center for mass production of lightweight composites
German R&D center brings together 8 institutes and more than 80 companies from 120 countries to help industrialize composite parts production.
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Variable-axial composites open path to lighter composite structures
CFRP recurve bow riser demonstrates design and manufacturing approach with potential to cut weight vs. aluminum by 50-75% while increasing strength and stiffness.
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Fiber-metal laminates in the spotlight
Interest in FMLs is growing again as aeroengineers search for lightweight solutions adaptable to new narrowbody commercial aircraft.
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The Grenfell Tower Fire - Let's make sure our architectural composites meet the codes
The devastating and deadly fire in a residential high-rise tower in London on June 14 did NOT involve composite materials as defined by ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ magazine, our readers and most composite suppliers.
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Software shortens design path to longboard
Materials information program helps optimize materials selection.
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Unweighting a crane to increase payload limit
Rethinking a crane stinger with carbon fiber for a more “uplifting experience.”
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Thinking outside the prepreg box in aerospace
A challenge to “outside the box” thinking about prepreg.
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Gardner Business Index at 55.1 in May
US Composites index records its best reading in at least five years.
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How ready are progressive damage analysis tools?
In the past 15 years, progressive damage analysis (PDA) for composites, implemented in finite element analysis software, has been under development.
Read MoreComposite musings
How do we generate pull from consumers rather than depend on push through builders and contractors?
Read MoreAddressing workforce challenges in the composites industry
Baby Boomers, workforce development and automation.
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