Sustainability
Repair Of Infrastructure With Composites
Composites prove their mettle in large, demanding repairs and rehab.
Read MoreClosed Molding: Old and New
A plastics consultant since 1973, Bill D. Snow established E.M.C. Co. in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1960 and, in 1962, designed and built a fully automated thermoforming machine for his own use that, by 1965, was being sold to other plastics manufacturers through E.M.C.'s Machinery Division. In 1967, E.M.C. Co., renamed
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COMPOSITES AND CONCRETE
The benefits of composite materials are well established in concrete reinforcement and construction.
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Distributors in the composites industry
More than "middlemen," they play a key role in successful projects for many fabricators.
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Composite design selected for salmon tracking antenna
Tough and affordable ultrathick laminate the solution for fish counting application.
Read MoreEditorial - 2/1/2005
This February issue of Composites Technology, our first of 2005, reflects the varied nature of the composites business these days. There is a lot going on, in every area you can imagine. Starting with a product as basic as mold release -- its been a concern of every manufacturer for as long as parts have been
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Mold release update
New products from mold release manufacturers emphasize ease of use and application flexibility.
Read MoreDon't ignore your hazardous wastes
Susan Bassett is a chemical engineer and environmental consultant. As president of Cogent Regulatory Science Inc. (Centennial, Colo., U.S.A.), she helps composite parts manufacturers understand and comply with environmental regulations. As mentioned in December's "Composites & Compliance" column, 2005 is a good
Read MoreDesigning-in Corrosion Resistance
The most cost-effective way to prevent corrosion is to select corrosion-resistant materials.
Read MoreEditorial - 12/1/2004
Ah, the last issue of 2004. I think composites manufacturers almost anywhere in the world would agree that this has been a good year. Although raw material prices are heading upward, giving resin and fiber suppliers some relief, the increases are surprisingly modest, considering the volatility in gas and oil pricing
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