Aerospace

2004 JEC Composites Show post-show report

Business as usual in Paris? No ... much better, merci!

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Nacelle manufacturers optimize hand layup and consider closed molding methods

Focused on optimizing traditional hand layup, nacelle and thrust reverser manufacturers cast an eye on future use of automation and closed molding.

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Newer surfacing films reduce surface on demolded composite parts

A wide variety of products reduces finishing costs in many applications.

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SAMPE Highlights, UCAVs, Nanocomposites and Wind Energy

Like many of you, the HPC staff is preparing to attend the U.S. SAMPE conference (May 16-20, Long Beach, Calif., U.S.A.) - always a major event that keeps us abreast of the latest aerospace technology as we talk to the engineers involved in the work. For those of you who are planning your agendas for the event, our

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SAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2004 Show Highlights

It's a Paris premiere for new composite materials and a "new European" composites association.

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Airline maintenance facility cuts repair costs while improving part quality

Delta TechOps uses simulation software to standardize repair procedures and bring work back in-house.

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Composites combat ready in UCAVs

As unmanned aircraft are designed from inception for combat duty, composites will carry the payloads in structural components.

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Carbon/glass hybrids used in composite wind turbine rotor blade design

As turbine blades grow to greater lengths, composite blade manufacturers take a long look at carbon/glass hybrids.

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Laser projection systems improve composite ply placement

Lighter, more intelligent and increasingly versatile laser systems light the way to accurate and efficient ply placement.

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Composite rib structure for Airbus A380 vertical tail

Fabricator exceeds Airbus performance requirements with hand layed rib truss structure for A380.

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