September 2006 Issue
September 2006
Features
Featured articles from the September 2006 issue of CompositesWorld
Aircraft in a box
ILC Dover Inc. (Frederica, Del.) is well known for its inflatable aerospace technology, including pressurized space suits and aerostats (tethered observation balloons). ILC is exploring the concept of a unmanned aircraft that can be tightly folded and transported, then deployed into an aerodynamic shape within seconds
Read MoreEngineered to innovate
Core materials — and the ways they are used — evolve to meet new challenges.
Read MoreFarnborough Airshow Report 2006
The biggest and busiest in recent memory, this year's event puts an unprecedented spotlight on composites.
Read MoreLight, strong composite ductwork keys aircraft comfort
While passengers never see them, ventilation ducts are an important part of any airliner. Their fabrication and performance specifications are more complicated than one might suspect. Complex shapes are required to fit within the curved fuselage, yet they must withstand high temperatures and some pressure cycling
Read MoreMonitoring the cure itself
The latest technologies measure the matrix resin's actual cure state, saving time and money.
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