Out of Autoclave
What the 787 says about the future
My oldest son is 12. College for him is seven years away, but he’s already thinking about it.
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JEC COMPOSITES 2007 Highlights
Advanced composites make notable marks not only in traditional aerospace apps, but in automotive, sport and infrastructure arenas as well.
Read MoreFrom the Publisher - 5/1/2007
I’ve been on the road a fair amount lately and my travels have taken me to some interesting and intriguing events. The first was the annual Aviation Suppliers Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif, which offers a review of economic and market factors for the aircraft industry. Host SpeedNews, a commercial/military
Read MoreMarket Trends: Composites Affordability Initiative, Part II
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. John Russell continues an outline the U.S. Department of Defense Composites Affordability Initiative. Part II of a two-part series.
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Boeing 787 Update
Approaching rollout and first flight, the 787 relies on innovations in composite materials and processes to hit its targets
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Update: Automated repair cell
Consortium makes progress on aircraft component diagnostics/repair cell concept.
Read MoreEnsuring cure: Viscoelastic feedback
Material State Management measures the cure state of composite structures, enabling not only shorter cure cycles but also the ability to optimize cure cycles.
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Inside Manufacturing: An autoclave for the 787 center wing box
Development partners overcome cultural and geographical challenges to ensure cure of this massive composite structure for Boeing's Dreamliner.
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Market Trends: The Composites Affordability Initiative, Part I
The Air Force Research Laboratory's Dr. John Russell outlines the U.S. Department of Defense Composites Affordability Initiative. Part I of a two-part series.
Read MoreFocus on Design: Carbon/epoxy drum for large-format inkjet printer
Well-thought-out design enables hard-working industrial part.
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