Aerospace
2004 JEC Composites Show post-show report
Business as usual in Paris? No ... much better, merci!
Read MoreNacelle 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.
Read MoreNewer surfacing films reduce surface on demolded composite parts
A wide variety of products reduces finishing costs in many applications.
Read MoreSAMPE 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
Read MoreSAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2004 Show Highlights
It's a Paris premiere for new composite materials and a "new European" composites association.
Read MoreAirline maintenance facility cuts repair costs while improving part quality
Delta TechOps uses simulation software to standardize repair procedures and bring work back in-house.
Read MoreComposites combat ready in UCAVs
As unmanned aircraft are designed from inception for combat duty, composites will carry the payloads in structural components.
Read MoreCarbon/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.
Read MoreLaser projection systems improve composite ply placement
Lighter, more intelligent and increasingly versatile laser systems light the way to accurate and efficient ply placement.
Read MoreComposite rib structure for Airbus A380 vertical tail
Fabricator exceeds Airbus performance requirements with hand layed rib truss structure for A380.
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