Materials

Automation

Taking the hand out of hand layup

Emerging research shows that it’s possible to automate the hand layup process.

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Nanomaterials

Graphene edges closer to widespread production and application

New process may open door for mass production of high-quality nanomaterial targeted to replace copper mesh on composite aircraft.

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Core

Sandwich structure makes hangars possible

Greek company Dasyc has developed the high-strength Composite Modular Transportable Hangar (CMTH), which uses interlocked composite sandwich panels to ease assembly and disassembly.

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Styrene-free resins: More than emissions reduction

Since the first introductions of low- and no-styrene resins, the emphasis has shifted from mere compliance to comparable — or better — performance.

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Autoclave

2016 Farnborough International Airshow Report

Composites are not the novelty in aerospace that they once were, but there was still much to see at Farnborough this year.

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Glass Fibers

SPE ACCE picks best paper award winners

Three authors will be honored for excellence in technical writing with a commemorative plaque during SPE ACCE opening ceremonies on September 7.

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Sustainability

Clemson researchers developing composite materials from trees

Researchers want to use the composite materials to make bumpers and fenders that will be less likely to distort or break on impact.

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Adhesives

Sizing for carbon fiber

This sidebar to CW's August 2016 feature story on sizings for glass fiber outlines the current thrust of inquiry into sizings for carbon fibers.

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Mass Transit

Composite tanks best stainless steel over road, rail and sea

One-piece, filament wound containers cost less, hold more, last longer.

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Medical

Carbon fiber lightens medical laser chassis

Reduced weight shortens surgical and diagnostic procedures.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions