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Composites testing as part of a building block approach, Part 2: Upper building block levels
Testing under the upper levels of the building block approach for composites design depends on the structure’s application and complexity.
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The other composites industry supply chain challenge: Talent
A major topic of discussion during in-person events this year revolved around supply chain disruptions, as well as cultivating new employees. Now, more than ever, it’s important to spread the word on composite industry’s positive collective future.
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Composite tooling as an enabler for next generation adoption of composite materials
Toray Advanced Composites, with new product innovation, is enabling the high performance engineering industries of the future to achieve more efficient, greener designs. (Sponsored)
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Broad-based industry expansion limited by supply chain conditions
October’s readings reflect significant expansion in export orders, new orders, production, employment activity, backlogs and prices received, with a widening “production deficit.”
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Creating stronger composites through nature-inspired, Helicoid designs
Helicoid Industries claims 50% increased toughness, impact strength and reduced material, weight and cost versus quasi-isotropic “fail-safe” designs.
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The compelling argument for expanded use of carbon fiber composites
Contributing columnists from Aramco explain that decreasing carbon fiber prices and continued innovations may allow carbon fiber composites to expand into new markets, including increased use in oil and gas applications.
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Higher performance, lower cost helicopter rotor blades developed with OOA, FAA-qualified composites
Erickson Inc. and partner Toray Advanced Composites replaced legacy aluminum S-64 main rotor blades with out-of-autoclave, multi-material composite alternatives.
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What makes a CW Top Shop?
With three years of surveys accumulated, the CW Top Shops data tell us much about the strengths of high-performing composites fabricators.
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Designing for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
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Moving toward portable, digitized composite part repair
Using digital twin technology, American GFM’s portable, automated inspection and scarfing system shows potential for on-site, data-driven composite aircraft part repair.
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Tech Table: Vacuum bagging supplies
This is the fifth in a series of Tech Tables and comprises vacuum bagging material data provided by suppliers.
Read MoreThe future of composites in wind, hydrogen applications: CW Trending Episode 5
In this episode of CW Trending, Hexcel's Claude Despierres discusses current and future demands for composite materials, especially carbon fiber, in the wind energy industry, as well as supply, cost and performance of these materials in the hydrogen storage market.
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