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Corvette converts floor panels, wheelhousings from glass to chopped carbon
Since 1953, General Motor's Chevrolet Corvette has been a trendsetter in glass-reinforced automotive composites and has served as the test bed for many GM innovations.
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In-mold Preforming Cost-justifies Closed Molding
Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.
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Composites in Light-Sport Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Admin.'s Light-Sport Aircraft designation promotes growth in the manufacture of composite recreational aircraft.
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From specialty fillers to space elevators
Nanomaterials research and early commercialization set stage for promising future of nanocomposites.
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Paris Air Show Report 2005
The 46th edition of the world's largest aircraft industry event provides a fitting showcase of composites industry gains.
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New dimensions in sailing
A one-piece airfoil with a flexible 3-D carbon composite structure captures the performance sailing market.
Read MoreCarbon fiber race car technology hits the streets
Porsche equips its new Carrera GT with the first-ever all-carbon chassis on a production automobile.
Read MoreSAMPE Europe/JEC Composites 2005
Advanced materials reap rewards, enter new arenas of application in annual Parisian showcase.
Read MoreDesigning for dimensional stability in space
The accuracy of orbiting instruments depends on skillfully designed and manufactured composite components.
Read MorePZTs energize active composites
NCC/ACI partnership to commercialize flexible lead zirconate titanate piezoelectric fibers in self-powered and "smart" composite products.
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