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Fighting Ships Augment Combat Readiness With Advanced Composites

Navies adopt composite materials for stealth and speed.

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Fiberglass architectural elements restore Ferry Building

In a city filled with memorable landmarks, perhaps the most enduring is San Francisco's Ferry Building. A recent $90 million refurbishment included fiberglass architectural elements fabricated by Kreysler & Assoc. (American Canyon, Calif., U.S.A.) Completed in 1898 as the passenger terminus for the bay's ferry

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Indications of sustained growth in the composites market

In the second half of the year, experts are predicting an improved international economic picture. This issue's articles reflect where we are going and, with the notable exception of aerospace, things are looking up for the composites industry. In fact, some experts think the composites market is on the threshold of

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Adhesives

SAMPE Wrap Up And Product Showcase

Exhibitions on both sides of the Atlantic spur optimism and spotlight innovative technology.

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Light-sport Plane Category Creates Take-off Point For Composites

Composites manufacturers and suppliers — and pilots — benefit from new FAA aircraft designation.

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An Elegant Solution For A Big Composite Part

The rear pressure bulkhead for the Airbus A380 employs resin film infusion.

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AGATE Methodology Proves Its Worth

Increased availability, lower testing costs and shorter development times are among the program's achievements.

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Infusion

Manufacturers Welcome New Reinforcement Forms

Three-dimensional composites, structural preforms and unique materials expand design options and reduce cost.

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Pultrusion

Offshore Applications: The Future Is Now

The number of composites installations continues to grow on new and existing offshore facilities.

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Complex Composites Lighten Nato Copter

Dutch consortium develops advanced composite critical landing gear that meets NH90 helicopter performance requirements.

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