Adhesives

Aerospace

ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ 2012: Materials, Markets, Manufacturing at a glance

A quick look at the tentative schedule for the ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ 2012: Materials, Markets, Manufacturing conference is colocated with SAMPE Tech 2012 (Oct. 22-23, 2012, Charleston Convention Center, North Charleston, S.C.).  

Read More
Adhesives

HPC in Aircraft Interiors at a glance

A quick look at the conference presentations tentatively scheduled for the 2012 HPC in Aircraft Interiors conference (Sept. 25-26, 2012; Seattle Wash.). Colocated witht he Aircraft Interiors Expo America (AIX) trade show, the conference is produced by ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ Conferences.

Read More
Out of Autoclave

Novel offshore wind energy system relies on carbon fiber sails

The 50-kW Nova project features a composites-intensive offshore, double-arm, vertical axes wind turbine system (VAWTS) that will investigate the affordability and feasibility of manufacturing this innovative energy system.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Composites as costume: Manga masterpieces

Sophisticated design meets composite materials and manufacturing in cosplay application.

Read More
Out of Autoclave

Composite booth: ATM delivers "green" in more ways than one

Edra Equipamentos (Ipeuna, Brazil) has developed a composites-intensive automated teller machine (ATM) enclosure that is not only attractive and functional, but also environmentally sustainable.

Read More
Mass Transit

The first commercial Type V composite pressure vessel

Composites Technology Development's first commercial tank in the Type V category presages growth of filament winding in storage of compressed gases.

Read More

Infused CFRP: New One-Design paradigm

The Farr 400 opens a new frontier in Grand Prix sail racing, with greater precision at lower cost.

Read More
Out of Autoclave

Italian racer uses foam sandwich design, Scott Bader adhesive

Boatbuilder Anselmo Mauri has manufactured Revolver 42, a polyhedric monohull speedboat, constructed using high-permforance composites, including foam core sandwich design and adhesive provided by Scott Bader.

Read More
Adhesives

Composite fuselage helps HondaJet upend biz-jet market

CFRP composites enable unitized structure with low-drag aerodynamics that transform aircraft performance and reduce cost.

Read More
Adhesives

Automotive CFRP: Repair or replace?

As more carbon composites are used on structural car components, how will crash damage be assessed and repairs be made?

Read More