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AMRC adds 3D permeability measurement bench
The system is capable of measuring the permeability of a dry reinforcement, which is important for understanding how liquid resin will behave when injected in infusion and RTM processes.
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Hybrid Air Vehicles awarded production organization approval
Airlander 10 begins 2019 in good position to move forward into a type certification program.
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VELOX named distributor for Porcher Industries
The distribution agreement includes the complete product range of Porcher Industries, such as glass yarn fabrics, woven carbon fabrics and thermoplastics prepregs.
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Bio-composites break into structural automotive applications
A company’s bio-based, polyamide composite comes with a unique property profile that may help it carve a niche in automotive applications.
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Autocomposites from waste: Garbage in, valuable, functional parts out
Automakers explore use of waste materials to make commercial car parts.
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Developing next-generation composites talent
The M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California has steadily grown to become one of the industry’s educational and R&D stalwarts.
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Composite radar masts assembled for megayachts
Vabo Composites designs, builds and assembles 10m-tall composite radar masts, improving weight, stability and performance for modern megayachts.
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Composite material testing: How do I know if my measured composite properties are correct, or even reasonable?
CW columnist Dan Adams explores methods for determining correctness of measured mechanical properties for fiber-reinforced composites.
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The democratization of composites
China as springboard to push adoption of thermoplastic composites and revolutionize consumer goods.
Read MoreInnovation in SMC: A long history and great potential
Manufacturer’s representative Steve Brown reflects on the history of sheet molding compound (SMC) development and lessons he has learned from working with companies through the process.
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