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Construction 16 Nov 2016

Carbon fiber performs aesthetically and structurally

From the informative website called Composites and Architecture, hosted by Kreysler and Associates (American Canyon, CA, US), comes a unique use of carbon fiber strands.

Injection/Overmolding 14 Nov 2016

Engel to present pre-series production solutions at Composites Europe

In partnership with Schöfer, Engel has developed a pre-series manufacturing cell for the manufacture of thermoplastic fiber-reinforced components using the in-situ polymerization technology.

Sustainability 14 Nov 2016

SPE Automotive Division names winners of automotive awards competition

In the Aftermarket category, the winner was the carbon fiber composite spoiler on the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette sports cars.

Aerospace 9 Nov 2016

Is the market ready for another widebody aircraft?

This past week, the Airshow China 2016 event was held, from November 1 – 6 in Zhuhai, China. A notable outcome from the show, reported in several media outlets, was that Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have advanced their plans for their collaborative twin-aisle widebody aircraft.

Construction 9 Nov 2016

U.S. Army uses composites to refurbish aging wall shelters

The rigid wall shelters are used for the core parts of Army field hospitals, housing the operating room, the C-arm (portable radiology), and the laboratory, where the floor must be stable and free of vibration.

RTM 9 Nov 2016

Must-read: BMW 7 Series plant tour in Dingolfing, Germany

CW’s Ginger Gardiner toured the 7 series plant for a look at how 16 CFRP parts, each made by one of four technologies, are combined with aluminum and steel components to form what BMW engineers have dubbed the Carbon Core.

Construction 3 Nov 2016

Call for partners: Study on composites in buildings & infrastructure

Companies along the value chain of the composites as well as the buildings & infrastructure markets are invited to join this joint market study from AZL and AVK.

Sustainability 31 Oct 2016

Innovation: Moving faster than ever

The rate of composites innovation is higher than I’ve ever seen, and the implications are significant.

Carbon Fibers 31 Oct 2016

Composite repair: Lessons learned, challenges and opportunities, Part II

In Part II, guest columnist Lou Dorworth says the wind and auto industries can learn much from the aerospace industry in this composites repair commentary.

Marine 31 Oct 2016

Cored glass/PU speakers, tabletops impress

Sandwich panels provide music, sound masking sans weight.