February 2003 Issue
February 2003
Features
Featured articles from the latest issue of CompositesWorld
Big Blades Cut Wind Energy Cost
Rapid growth rate of composite-intensive conversion systems drives market competition and innovation.
Read MoreJEC 2003/SAMPE Europe 2003 Preview
The composites industry's largest international trade event anticipates further expansion.
Read MoreMultishell process streamlines intake manifold
Mann + Hummel Automotive Inc. (Bloomfield Hills, Mich., U.S.A.) recently reengineered its production process for the air intake manifold on General Motors' four-cylinder, 2.2-liter Ecotec engine, replacing lost-core molding techniques with faster, less expensive "multishell" technology. Mann + Hummel now injection
Read MoreThermoplastic Composites Making An Impact
Product/process developments accelerate use of long-fiber-reinforced thermoplastics in automotive and industrial markets.
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