Compression Molding
SMC Flexes Muscles in Other Markets
Often identified with automotive body applications, sheet molding compound shows growing promise in a variety of other temperature- and weather-resistant applications.
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New materials, methods and machinery are restoring sheet molding compound's preferred material status for automotive and heavy truck body panels.
Read MoreAdvanced materials for aircraft interiors
Applications aren't as demanding as airframe composites, but requirements are still exacting — passenger safety is key.
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FRP Two way Joist System The Answer For Cleanroom Concrete Flooring
When electronics giant Texas Instruments Inc. (TI, Dallas, Texas) spec'd the 200,000 ft2 (18,850m2) multistory cleanroom for its new semiconductor manufacturing facility, it needed to accommodate not only strict indoor air quality requirements but heavy structural loads as well. The cleanroom was designated as the
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Update: Composite PCBs
Small printed circuit boards are big consumers of composite materials.
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Thermoformable Composite Panels, Part II
Preconsolidated sheet stock for load-bearing applications features continuous fiber - not only glass, but carbon and aramid as well.
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Reinforced Plastics Mold New Niches In Electronics
For manufacturers and consumers, composites are protecting delicate circuitry and making devices more durable.
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Waves Of Change: From Shock To Opportunity
Closing of Clark Foam opens surfboard industry to new technologies.
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LFRT Uncovers Hidden Value For New Jeep Vehicle
Long-fiber thermoplastic composite fulfills engineering and assembly plant requirements for multifunctional door module.
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Thermoformable Composite Panels, Part 1
Preconsolidated fiber-reinforced thermoplastics offer short cycle times, tailored properties, recyclability and lower cost.
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