Infrastructure

Autoclave

NCC's new Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology designed for aerospace, wind industry R&D

New Large Scale Resin Infusion (LSRI) technology is aimed at widening the applicability of Liquid Composite Molding (LCM) processes to a wider range of components.

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Wind/Energy

Composites manufacturers and legislative leaders met to discuss composites in infrastructure

The meetings were facilitated by ACMA and discussed legislation such as the IMAGINE Act and the former Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program. 

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Construction

Innovative Bridge Research and Construction Program study released

According to the American Composites Manufacturers Assn., the study results support adoption of composites and advanced materials in infrastructure, construction and transportation.

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Cutting/Kitting

People in Composites – January 2019

CW’s monthly roundup of people news in the composites industry.

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Marine

Tecnofire adds fire resistance to transportation and infrastructure applications

Intumescent nonwoven veils improve the fire performance of composites in bridge, bus, building, marine and aircraft structures.

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Ketones

CFRP module saves weight on rocket design

Taking advantage of carbon fiber/PEEK mechanical and thermal performance, the Technical University of Munich replaces an aluminum rocket module with a 40+% lighter composite alternative.

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Editorial

The best job I ever had

Retiring CW senior editor Sara Black reflects on her almost twenty years as a writer for ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ and all she’s learned along the way.

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Looking ahead at composites trends in 2019

Columnist Dale Brosius predicts 2019 will reveal growth opportunities in infrastructure, wind energy and personal air mobility for composites. 

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Infrastructure

Synthetic mother-of-pearl may join the growing list of advanced materials

A composite material with similar microstructure to natural mother-of-pearl has been developed by researchers at Switzerland's ETH Zurich research institute.

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Infrastructure

USQ holds composite rebar workshop

Internationally-renowned expert provides Australian civil and composite engineers with workshop on the use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials in infrastructure.

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