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Natural Fiber Composites Slowly Take Root
Lower-than-expected automotive growth reshapes outlook, encourages process development and exploration of new markets.
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JEC Composites 2006 Sampe Europe preview
JEC expands its Paris Expo exhibit space as SAMPE Europe settles in to new conference facilities at nearby Hotel Mercure.
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Detroit Auto Show a showcase for new composites applications
SMC makes a big comeback in production models, while carbon fiber sustains interest in high-end and aftermarket applications.
Read MoreBMWs Carbon Fiber Roof Attached With Polyurethane Adhesive
Automaker BMW stepped outside the box when it recently adhesive bonded carbon fiber/epoxy roofs to 1,500 limited-edition BMW M3 CSL sedans. The automaker wanted to enhance the car's performance by shedding as much weight as possible — other composite components include the doors, front skirt, trunk lid and rear bumper
Read MoreVery Light Jets creating a demand for composites
"Baby" jets are causing an aviation buzz but will the market exist?
Read MoreF1 Racing Team Speeds Chassis Design/production With Aerospace Software
The Renault Formula1 racing team (Enstone, U.K.) builds its car chasses, wings and other components from composites. Tight manufacturing control and fast turnaround are crucial to meet race schedules. The team recently chose VISTAGY Inc.'s (Waltham, Mass.) trademarked FiberSIM software to help streamline its design
Read MoreVery Light Jets Creating A Demand For Composites
"Baby" jets are causing an aviation buzz but will the market exist?
Read MoreAluminum Frame Build Incorporates Carbon Fiber Tubing
Frame designers improve bike performance and comfort by incorporating prepregged carbon-fiber braid.
Read MoreStretch-broken Carbon Fiber: The New Material Of Choice?
Will Stretch-broken Carbon Fiber Become The New Material Of Choice?
Read MoreUnidirectional composite axial tensile specimens
Dr. Don Adams explains why the design of tensile test coupons is more art than science, and explains the implications of that art for testing accuracy.
Read MoreWhy Microstructure Matters
Microtesting composite materials speeds seleMicrotesting composite materials speeds selection, allowing designers to consider more possibilities.ction, allowing designers to consider more possibilities.
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