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AXYZ redesigns Infinite CNC router
The machine is designed for high-precision cutting of fiber reinforcements for a variety of end market applications.
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Index shows modest expansion on production and supplier delivery activity
The Composites Business Index moved lower in March as backlogs contracted, resulting from slowing of the previous month’s new orders growth and increased production activity.
Read MoreComposites: Irrational exuberance?
Columnist Dale Brosius advises against overoptimism as he reflects that much of the composites technology on display at JEC World 2019 were prototypes and proof of concepts, not revenue-generating products.
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The still-promised potential of basalt fiber composites
Although the long-anticipated market surge in basalt fiber-reinforced polymer composites remains largely in the future, basalt fiber manufacturers are making headway over the technical and market hurdles toward large-scale application.
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ANTEC 2019: Four information-packed days covering plastics, composites
SPE’s Annual Technical conference returns to Detroit with strong focus on sustainability, technology and innovation.
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Could Notre-Dame rebuild include a carbon fiber spire?
With an international architecture competition underway and restoration efforts ramping up, what role could composites play in finding a solution for rebuilding one of the world’s most well-known cathedrals?
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Architectural cladding composite unveiled
Arcitell, a manufacturer of residential siding products, has unveiled a lightweight fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) panel that replicates traditional brick, stone or wood siding.
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FRP composite piles offer strength, corrosion resistance
Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies tasked with replacing aging marine fender systems are opting for corrosion-resistant fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) pilings with increasing frequency.
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Composite manhole covers used in national LUKOIL Bulgaria update program
Fibrelite’s GFRP covers are said to improve safety for operators and site owners vs. corroded metal covers.
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