November 2009 Issue
November 2009
Features
Featured articles from the November 2009 issue of CompositesWorld
Build-to-print: Done better
Defense contractor's lean manufacturing strategy meets winglet production goals for in-demand ScanEagle UAV.
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Build-to-print: Done Better
It’s hard to measure the transforming effect that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have had on modern warfare and security activities. Growing demand for these “drones” — for surveillance, aerial photographs and attack duties — has led to a phenomenal proliferation
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CompositesWorld Expo 2009 Highlights
Despite a gloomy economy, dozens of exhibitors and a motivated group of knowledge-hungry conference/show attendees brightened CWE’s second outing.
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Direct measurement of laminate through-thickness tensile strength
Although there are indirect methods for determining the through-thickness tensile strength of a solid laminate direct loading can be achieved, using ASTM test methods.
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Fine-tuning the F-35
The composites community looks to be a major partner for the life of the F-35.
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Optimizing the Ares V payload shroud
Sizing software allows rapid analysis of candidate composite architecture for highly loaded and weight-sensitive launch vehicle component.
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Skinning the F-35 fighter
Fastening the all-composites skin on the Lightning II requires machining and drilling technology that is optimized for cost-efficiency.
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