Construction
Ushering in a new era for windows … and more
Superlative stiffness and thermal efficiency could make this highly glass-filled pultruded polyurethane insert a construction industry go-to material of choice.
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Gardner Business Index at 50.0 in March
New orders and production are up. Capital spending plans foreshadow equipment investments.
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In defense of glass fiber
Given the hype around carbon fiber, CW columnist Dale Brosius says it's easy to overlook the importance and future of glass fiber.
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US Army evaluating composites solution for airfield damage repair
The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is working on use of an FRP matting system to repair damaged military airfields.
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Structural adhesives, Part I: Industrial
Today’s myriad chemistry options enable formulators to tailor adhesives to customers' exact application requirements.
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Composites in exoskeletons
Wearable robotics need strength, stiffness and lightweight and are forecast at a CAGR of 40-50%. Will composites play a role or be left behind?
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Pultrusions provide composite thermal break
Army hospital combats Alaskan cold with FRP shapes/fasteners.
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Gardner Business Index at 50.8 in February
New orders, production and future business expectations go up as small- and medium-sized fabricators see welcome expansion.
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JEC World 2016, the full report
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ's editors report on the technologies and products that caught our eye at JEC World 2016, in early March.
Read MoreDamage-propagation-resistant FRP: From bridge deck to canal lock
New work in application of composites in bridges and bridge decks.
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