Jeff Sloan

Jeff Sloan Brand Vice President, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ & Plastics Technology

Aerospace

Microwave: An alternative to the autoclave?

Aerospace composites manufacturer GKN evaluates microwave oven practicality and cost-effectiveness.

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Autoclave

Will TPCs reshape commmercial aircraft?

HPC's editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan asks, How much of the next generation of commercial aircraft primary structure will be made with thermoplastic composites?

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Ketones

Carbon fiber: Program news

In addition to the prognostications of carbon fiber industry watchers, attendees at Carbon Fiber 2010 (Dec. 7-9 in La Jolla, Calif.) also heard news of carbon fiber inroads to a number of composites programs.

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Aerospace

Carbon fiber market: Cautious optimism

As the recession recedes, the demand for carbon fiber, and the supply to meet it, will exceed prerecession expectations.

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Molds/Tools

Proper mold care: Mandatory!

CT surveys mold care product suppliers for guidance through the critical steps of mold preparation and maintenance.

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Mold Care Checklist

A checklist of important items to consider when prepping molds.

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Editorial

Making news accessible

CT Editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan says the CT Staff is "letting CT do what it does best: Cover the news behind the breaking news."

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Carbon Fibers

Supply and demand, redux

HPC editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan says carbon fiber producers and users need to re-associate.

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Sustainability

Automotive: On the fence

When it comes to the debate about composites vs. metals in car manufacture, the post-recession automotive industry could as easily fall into old habits as tip over into new possibilities.

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Infrastructure

High-Performance Resins 2010 Highlights

Inaugural conference for the advanced resins research crowd updates formulators and processors on the latest developments.

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Marine

Marine composites: A new dawn?

Boatbuilders fared worse than automakers during the recent recessionary storm. As the dark clouds dispel, there is some light on the horizon.

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