Sustainability
Virgin Hyperloop One presents technology to U.S. Congress
Virgin Hyperloop One working to grow roster of state and federal partners who support certification and regulatory investment in hyperloop.
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DuPont becomes independent company
DuPont has announced its debut as an independent company following the successful separation of its Agriculture Division through the spin-off of Corteva Inc.
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Acrylonitrile from biomass scales up
Affordable, sustainable, efficient manufacture of biomass-based acrylonitrile — the primary feedstock of carbon fiber production — is leaving the lab and entering the real world.
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Cutting the cost and time of tooling for composites
New 360 material achieves CFRP/Invar tool performance with less investment.
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The future of composites: The next generation
Columnist Dale Brosius reflects on what professional societies like SPE and SAMPE are doing to engage the next generation of composites leaders.
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Thermoplastic primary aerostructures take another step forward
Employing new manufacturing techniques and the design freedom they create, GKN Fokker has joined forces with Gulfstream to assess thermoplastic composites for primary aircraft structures.
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Volvo's autonomous Vera transport vehicle uses composites
Cabless, fully electric development vehicle heralds future for short-distance autonomous transport.
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Natural fiber composites: What’s holding them back?
Natural fiber reinforcements have been available for some time, but factors such as compatibility with current processes and geographic availability continue to limit widespread use.
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FRP pultrusions replace wood for structural applications
Unlike wood, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) is unaffected by salt spray, moisture or prolonged immersion in water, making it a good material choice for structural applications in harsh environments.
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Collins Aerospace to supply OOA control surfaces for X-59 supersonic aircraft
Out-of-autoclave composite flaps, ailerons and rudder meet Lockheed Martin's schedule and cost targets for NASA low-boom flight demonstrator.
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