Infrastructure
AMRC, Tinsley Bridge develop metal-composite anti-roll bar for trucks and trains
Innovate UK project achieved 65% weight reduction via CFRP stabilizer bar and now tests for service performance and durability.
Read MoreRocky Mountain Power breaks ground on Wyoming wind energy initiative
The Energy Vision 2020 project will involve new wind farms and transmission lines as well as upgrades to current wind farms including longer turbine blades.
Read MoreSAMPE 2019: The highlights
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ was at SAMPE 2019 and offers a summary of highlights from the show and conference.
Read MoreLarge, high-volume, infused composite structures on the aerospace horizon
Infused carbon fiber composite structures are not new, but they have never been built at the rates anticipated for next-generation, single-aisle aircraft. It is a daunting prospect — but a feasible one.
Read MoreThermoplastic composites: Poised to step forward
The evolving role of thermoplastic materials and processes and their future in next-generation commercial aircraft.
Read MoreACMA releases standard specification for FRP composite utility poles
The guide is the first of its kind to promote standardization in fiber-reinforced composite utility poles.
Read MoreResilient infrastructure: Starting the dialogue
How does the infrastructure industry — and composites in particular — combat more frequent severe weather events and tidal flooding in coastal communities? Columnist Dale Brosius documents the beginnings of that dialogue.
Read MorePeople in Composites: April 2019
CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.
Read MoreAirtech introduces high-stretch breather
Airtech Advanced Materials Group says its Stretch Flow P 2000 is a knitted, polyester breather with excellent stretch properties.
Read MoreFRP 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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