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JEC COMPOSITES 2007 Product Showcase - 7/1/2007

The annual Paris conclave showcases the global expansion of composites.

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Composites test method globalization and harmonization

In my previous column, I discussed the need for standardization of test methods and the progress that has been made in recent years (see “Related Content,” at left). However, we know from that column, and many preceding it, that when we attempt to determine material properties, there is often more than one

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Adhesives

Carbon Fiber in the Wind

Is there a market for carbon composites in wind turbine blade construction? Yes, but the real question is, how big will it be?

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Autoclave

Focus on Design: Composite Engine Subframe a Popular Option on Open-Cockpit Supercar

Carbon/epoxy version of the standard steel subframe meets performance goals and reduces vehicle weight in Lamborghini’s coupé-to-convertible conversion program.

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High Wind in China

China's renewable energy mandates motivate huge growth in its wind energy market, spurring production of composite components on the Chinese mainland.

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PEEK

JEC Composites 2007 Product Showcase

This year’s Parisian exhibition provides key evidence of the composites industry’s unprecedented breadth and technical sophistication.

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Automotive

Bonding Technology: Thermosetting Structural Adhesives

A wealth of epoxies, polyurethanes and acrylics speed assembly and cut manufacturing cost in an ever-wider range of composites applications.

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People news

Charles Tur joins MVP as RTM/infusion specialist; David Jones named director of bioproducts at Ashland; James Dowey becomes vice president, managing director of Smithers Rapra Technology; Thomas Craney joins Crane Composites Group.

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Aerospace

SAMPE Products and Services Listing

The following categorical list of exhibitors is based on information gathered and provided to HPC by the SAMPE organization on April 26, 2007.Abrasive Finishing Equipment & Supplies Clayton Associates Inc. 708 Coast-Line International 1310 Composites One 1402 DCM Clean-Air Products Inc. 1332 De-Comp

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Boeing 787 Update

Approaching rollout and first flight, the 787 relies on innovations in composite materials and processes to hit its targets

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