Space
Robot streamlines finishing of composite antenna covers
Sparks Fiberglass' (Rock Island, Ill.) first order for 50 8-ft/15.2m long fiberglass antenna covers for cellular telephone towers in 1998 kicked off a growth period for the company, in which manufacturing space quickly became scarce. When the company moved to a larger facility, it began looking for alternatives to the
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Autoclave Quality Outside The Autoclave?
Pioneers of out-of-autoclave processing in aerospace applications answer a qualified but enthusiastic Yes!
Read MoreComposites Key To Deepwater Oil and Gas
With crude prices at historic highs, oil and gas companies now have the incentive to actively engage in exploration and production (E&P) in many offshore areas worldwide.
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JEC Composites 2006 Sampe Europe preview
JEC expands its Paris Expo exhibit space as SAMPE Europe settles in to new conference facilities at nearby Hotel Mercure.
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An update on composite tanks for cryogens
More automation, improved materials bring composite fuel tanks for space applications closer to reality.
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A Filament Winder Buyer's Guide
Specifying that new machine with your process and product in mind.
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SAMPE 2005 Product Showcase
SAMPE's U.S. Symposium and Exhibition highlights technological innovation and market expansion.
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Designing for dimensional stability in space
The accuracy of orbiting instruments depends on skillfully designed and manufactured composite components.
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Autoclavable foam core resists bucking and shortens production cycle on launch vehicle interstage
The February 26 launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite-1 Replacement (MTSAT-1R) communications satellite in Japan was successfully accomplished by the H-IIA No. 7 launch vehicle, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The H-IIA is Japan's heavy rocket, first launched in 2001. Many of
Read MoreAre high-temp thermosets ready to go commercial?
Developed for the U.S. military, these high-performance matrices are branching out into wider use.
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