Weaving

Medical

CAMX 2015: More green, more customization, more growth

CAMX, the second year, was in interesting event, marked by a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of innovation and many new products.

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PEEK

CAMX 2015: Eyecatchers

A selection of parts, processes and new players from the exhibit floor as well some interesting developments from the technical sessions.

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Out of Autoclave

Classic Reflections Coachworks: Tacoma, WA, US

They didn’t invent the wheel, but they take pride in reinventing — via high-quality CFRP and precision manufacturing — newer-model Corvettes with exteriors inspired by iconic Corvette stylings from this classic’s early days.

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Weaving

Aerocomposites: The move to multifunctionality

Designers envision aircraft components that do more than bear structural loads, but must first confront great complexities to actualize greater functional efficiency.

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Weaving

Infusion enthusiasm

Although CW didn't attend the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh in 2015, we did learn about an infusion demo that was the largest ever accomplished at the fly-in event.

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Carbon Fibers

New low-cost, high-temp resins

MG Resins offer a suite of properties and processing that could potentially revolutionize sectors of the composites industry.

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Aerospace

Mars habitat concepts feature 3D-printed composites

NASA has announced the design competition finalists for its 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge.

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Wind/Energy

Carbon fiber auto body panels: Class A paint?

As tougher emissions standards loom, this supplier’s study sheds light on the challenges of applying flaw-free primer and paint to production CFRP exterior body panels.

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Epoxies

Composites tackle concussions

The launch of the first commercial composite football helmet and new research thrusts show FRPs could play a critical role in mitigating head injuries.

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NDT

Materials Sciences Corp.: Multifunctional composites

MSC draws on four decades of experience and computer modeling expertise to develop novel composite materials with the potential to make a big impact.

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