Design & Tooling
Post-show review of the 2004 U.S. SAMPE Symposium
Largest-ever Symposium serves up a large helping of news and new technologies from advanced composites suppliers.
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GENOA modeling software closely predicts composite structuralfailure
Progressive failure analysis and material-level damage modeling enable life prediction of composite structures.
Read MoreCarbon fiber markets and goComp.biz iPod winner
As I write this, I'm preparing for a 4th of July family reunion celebration at my house. If that isn't scary enough, contractors are still putting the finishing touches on a two-year-long remodeling project, during which I've been camping out in my basement! It's been touch and go in more ways than one - the finish
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Nacelle 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.
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Airline maintenance facility cuts repair costs while improving part quality
Delta TechOps uses simulation software to standardize repair procedures and bring work back in-house.
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Composites combat ready in UCAVs
As unmanned aircraft are designed from inception for combat duty, composites will carry the payloads in structural components.
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Carbon/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.
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Ultralight carbon fiber/epoxy road bike from Kestrel
Kestrel is the first name in carbon fiber bikes, on the strength of a lengthy list of bike-industry firsts that include the first-ever production carbon fiber bike frame (1986) and first all-carbon mountain bike frame in 1988. Recently, the company unveiled a new version of its Talon SL road bike. At $3,699, it isn't
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Corvette gets leaner with carbon fiber hood
Advances in materials and processing yield high-volume, low-mass hood for GM flagship.
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Laser projection systems improve composite ply placement
Lighter, more intelligent and increasingly versatile laser systems light the way to accurate and efficient ply placement.
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