Sustainability
NAIA Show Highlights
The 2007 Detroit Auto Show emphasizes “green” themes and high performance.
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FRP troughs help remove iron from mine water discharge
For more than 60 years, iron from iron ore deposits has polluted water that flows out of the abandoned Marchand Mine near Lowber, Pa., into Sewickley Creek and the Youghiogheny River. After it was shut down in the early 1940s, the mine began to discharge iron — almost 1 million lb (more than 450,000 kg) annually. In
Read MoreMagazine names carbon fiber composites to list of top advances in materials science
Carbon fiber makes the list at #6 in Materials
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Wood-Filled Composites Jump off the Deck
As the decking market matures, wood-filled thermoplastic producers target niche markets with enhanced products.
Read MoreA multitude of markets - 11/1/2007
The overall outlook for the composites industry remains healthy, driven by developments in the commercial aircraft market - the advent of Boeing's 787 and Airbus Industrie's (Toulouse, France) A380, the future arrivals of the Airbus A400M military transport and its mid-sized A350 XWB, and a host of general aviation
Read MoreTooling considerations
The molds used for forming composites, also known as tools, can be made from virtually any material. For parts cured at ambient or low temperature, or for prototyping, where tight control of dimensional accuracy isn't required, materials such as fiberglass, high-density foams, machinable epoxy "boards"or even clay or
Read MoreSafety/environmental concerns
Fabricators and OEMs must address health, safety and environmental concerns when producing and handling composite materials. Their methods for maintaining a safe workplace include periodic training, adherence to detailed handling procedures, maintenance of current toxicity information, use of protective equipment
Read MoreFocus on Design: Solar-powered composite car designed to win
Three for three in Australia’s famed solar car race, university students from The Netherlands take this redesigned <420-lb carbon composite vehicle Down Under for number four.
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Paris Air Show review
The biennial aircraft showcase confirms composites as an established,permanent presence in commercial aircraft construction.
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Reinforced Thermoplastics: LFRT/GMT Roundup
Recent advancements in these reinforced thermoplastic technologies are expanding their performance, enabling new applications.
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