Materials
Thermoplastic composites save weight in rotorcraft aerostructure
This helicopter structure outdoes both metal and thermoset-composite alternatives.
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It's time for the U.S. to invest in advanced composites manufacturing
Consultant and president of Quickstep Composites (Dayton, Ohio) Dale Brosius suggests that it’s time for an Institute for Manufacturing Innovation (IMI), created under the proposed U.S. National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI).
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Walmart uses CFRP to boost efficiency
The new Walmart Advanced Vehicle Experience (WAVE) truck uses carbon fiber to cut 4,000 lb/1,814 kg and includes 53-ft/16.2m long, one-piece CFRP trailer panels.
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No-oven, No-autoclave (NONA)
Room-temperature cure epoxy composites with a 400°F Tg, comparable properties vs. commercial systems without external heat or post-cure, and offering reduced cost and cycle time. Really?
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Two visions of 3-D printing in CFRP
Freespace Composites and MarkForged pursue different paths to exploit carbon fiber in 3-D printing.
WatchBuilding a stronger longitudinal leaf spring
Benteler-SGL (Ried, Austria) has identified a carbon fiber hybrid system for production of longitudinal springs.
Read MoreComposite leaf springs: Saving weight in production
Fast-reacting resins and speedier processes are making economical volume manufacturing possible.
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Inspection: 30-year-old fiberglass pipeline stands test of time
Examined after three decades in service (half its predicted service life), this filament wound fiberglass pipe showed no signs of degradation.
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GKN Aerospace funds new aero-engine composites technology
GKN-led G5Demo project will pursue new composites technologies at Linköping-based ACAB subsidiary, aimed to cut aero-engine CO2-emissions in half by 2020.
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Renegade Materials demonstrates OOA BMI in wing spar
Renegade Materials Corp. (Miamisburg, Ohio) has developed its RM-3004 out-of-autoclave (OOA) curable bismaleimide (BMI) prepreg for high-performance aerospace applications.
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