CW Blog
The Basics Of Boat Design
Naval architects reveal design, tooling and material selection guidelines for a new sportfishing powerboat.
Read MoreTubular composite core stiffens launch vehicle structure
ChamberCore, an alternative to traditional sandwich laminates, also improves vibro-acoustic damping.
Read MoreBraided carbon fiber chair a practical, affordable alternative
In the furniture world, carbon fiber is still associated with few-of-a-kind "art pieces" - items that cost thousands of dollars and find their way into museums or the drawing rooms of the rich, but rarely get much use. Talon Technology (Pty.) Ltd. (Brookvale, New South Wales, Australia) and Bang Design (Balmain, New
Read MoreTooling roundup: New materials, new methods
"Ingenuity" describes new tooling approaches for composites manufacturing.
Read MoreFarnborough, Oshkosh Airshows showcase composites
Aircraft showcases on both sides of the Atlantic spotlight continuing growth.
Read MoreCarbon composites move beyond racing yachts into commercial and military marine applications.
Marine carbon composites move beyond racing yachts into commercial and military vessels.
Read MoreRoll-wrapped golf club shafts feature sophisticated prepreg layup
Roll-wrapped golf shafts are produced through advanced laminate software program.
Read MoreComposites Recreate Ultimate Alien
Largest-ever theme park ride icon comes to life in glass/epoxy laminates.
Read MoreComposites on the Line
Electric utilities are ripe for conversion from wood power poles and cross-arms and steel-cored conductive cables to composite constructions, but most must still be persuaded.
Read MoreComposite manufacturers thrive on products manufactured for the Automotive Aftermarket
Carbon and fiberglass accessories make up a big chunk of this multi-billion-dollar industry.
Read MoreInside Manufacturing: Integrated LFRT Processing System Adds Flexibility, Cuts Costs
Advances in equipment, control and materials extend the performance range of direct, in-line compounding/molding of long fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.
Read MoreElevated Sky Bus railway in India features composite coach bodies
Designed to accommodate 150 commuters and travel at speeds as high as 100 kmh, Sky Bus railway transit coaches built for India's Konkan Railway (Mumbai, India) by Kineco Pvt. Ltd. (Goa, India) are expected to ease public transportation in congested metro areas. Coaches will have 4m/13.1-ft-wide sliding passenger doors
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