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High school team&'s composite sub is best in composites
At the 8th International Submarine Races, held June 27-July 1 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, Umptysquatch II, a sub fielded by a team from Sussex Technical High School (Sparta, N.J.), was awarded the prize for "Best Use of Composites." The competition challenges teams from North America and
Read MorePultruded Composites Span Infrastructure Gaps
Pre-engineered deck and superstructure systems are finding their niche in many locations around the world.
Read MoreQuiet Ride Founded On Composites
Isolation and damping of vibration for acoustic luxury on yachts.
Read MoreIBEX Show Preview
Boatbuilders navigating this annual exhibition will find 125 composites industry exhibitors and more than two-dozen composite-oriented seminars and presentations.
Read MoreResin infused boat sails into first
When a team of nine engineering students from Cedarville University (Cedarville, Ohio) returned to Buffalo, N.Y. this year for Solar Splash 2005, an international collegiate solar-powered boat competition, it was eager to defend its title as world champion. In 2004, the team's winning entry featured a hull hand layed
Read MoreMeter, Mix Dispense Update
New technologies are improving accuracy, ease of use and repeatability while moving toward automation.
Read MoreComposites in Light-Sport Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Admin.'s Light-Sport Aircraft designation promotes growth in the manufacture of composite recreational aircraft.
Read MoreComposites strengthen National Trust property in U.K.
An 18th Century manor in Oxfordshire, U.K, the Buscot House recently underwent structural rehabilitation, including the use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials to strengthen an ornate concrete stairwell. The house hosts many visitors, and the weight on the stairwell was causing deflection on the
Read MoreParis Air Show Report 2005
The 46th edition of the world's largest aircraft industry event provides a fitting showcase of composites industry gains.
Read MoreDesigning automation for productivity
Integrated, multistage work cell cuts cost and increases speed, accuracy of hole drilling on the F/A-18 E/F fighter jet's vertical stabilizer.
Read MoreNew dimensions in sailing
A one-piece airfoil with a flexible 3-D carbon composite structure captures the performance sailing market.
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