Design/Simulation

Automated RTM process optimizes cost reduction in VW automotive plant

Efficient production of VW T5 transporter roofs allows ten-year price guarantee.

Read More
Adhesives

Parts consolidation key to lower cost composites

Reducing part count creates new engineering challenges.

Read More

Cocured materials damp vibration in composite structures

Viscoelastic layers convert strain energy into heat, suppressing the harmful effects.

Read More
Adhesives

Composites Oust Magnesium In Big Volume Engine

DaimlerChrysler shaves part cost, investment and time to market in replacing magnesium valve covers with vinyl ester BMC.

Read More
Braiding

Liquid Composite Molding Achieves Aerospace Quality

Improvements in materials, tooling and process control bring RTM and VARTM into the realm of aerospace components.

Read More

Fighting Ships Augment Combat Readiness With Advanced Composites

Navies adopt composite materials for stealth and speed.

Read More

Designing The Chanute Aerobatic Aircraft

Finite element modeling speeds development time and reduces uncertainty.

Read More
RTM

Complex Composites Lighten Nato Copter

Dutch consortium develops advanced composite critical landing gear that meets NH90 helicopter performance requirements.

Read More
Aerospace

Improving Autoclave Performance

Precision process controls optimize quality of autoclave-cured parts.

Read More
Pultrusion

New Lightweight Trailer Delivers Heavy-duty Performance

All-composite chassis and trailer design offers truckers increased cargo capacity plus greater durability.

Read More