Case Study Published: 12/31/2012
Bicycle manufacturer sees dramatic productivity gains using unbalanced fabrics conceived at Stanford University and manufactured by Chomarat.
Infusion of aerostructures: Doubling down on the detailsCase Study Published: 11/2/2012
For this carbon-fiber composite manufacturer, little things make big differences in a not-quite-new but still novel double-bag infusion technique.
Off-grid turbine: Helix in the windCase Study Published: 10/1/2012
This new composite twist on the vertical-axis wind turbine makes no small impact on the private power market.
Infused CFRP: New One-Design paradigmCase Study Published: 7/1/2012
The Farr 400 opens a new frontier in Grand Prix sail racing, with greater precision at lower cost.
Composite solutions: Cutting cost of nuclear-powered subsCase Study Published: 2/1/2012
Composite-for-metal substitutions cut expense, boost production for Virginia-class submarine program.
Re-inventing the RHIB: Shock MitigationCase Study Published: 8/1/2011
The U.S. Navy’s search for a lighter, load-absorbing rigid-hulled inflatable boat may end with this unconventional design.
Heavy-duty infusion: Scaling up for scrubbersCase Study Published: 6/1/2011
Infused 3-D woven fabric preforms best steel in beams and unitized deck structures built for the caustic confines of massive flue gas desulfurization systems.
Double-bag infusion: 70% fiber volume?Case Study Published: 11/30/2010
A double vacuum-bag system and tight process control enable repeatable fiber volumes of 60 to 70 percent and improves consistency of infused laminates.
Besting Big Ben: A Marvel in MakkahCase Study Published: 9/30/2010
Composite design makes possible the world’s largest clock and tallest clock tower.
A400M cargo door: Out of the autoclaveCase Study Published: 2/5/2010
This structural military airframe part is the largest made to date via the vacuum-assisted resin infusion process.
