Case Study Published: 5/2/2013
Scaled-down systems are flexible enough for R&D and production, but can they earn their keep?
Formulation flexibility: Direct-SMCCase Study Published: 3/31/2012
Consortium applies inline-compounding technology to reinvent sheet molding compound.
Spare wheel well: Functional integrationCase Study Published: 3/31/2012
Gas-assist injection molding enables one-piece, one-shot thermoplastic composite/metal hybrid.
SMC sandwich panels: Lean process opens doorsCase Study Published: 2/1/2012
Patented process enables compression molding at lower pressures, saving capital equipment costs for panel fabrication.
Redesigning for simplicity and economyCase Study Published: 1/2/2012
Military OEM makes the switch from sandwich construction to compression molding to optimize composite aerospace part.
Thermoplastic composites: Sustainable transportCase Study Published: 6/1/2011
Cyclic PBT oligomers used to mold Class 8 semitrailer bed via vacuum-bag processing.
GKN A350 spar program updateCase Study Published: 1/1/2011
Automated fiber placement to replace established tape laying/drape forming process for the composite rear spars on the new midsize commercial passenger jet.
CFRP upgrades economy seatingCase Study Published: 1/1/2011
First aircraft seat to use visible CFRP revolutionizes aesthetics and comfort.
SQRTM enables net-shape partsCase Study Published: 8/31/2010
New out-of-autoclave process combines resin transfer molding with prepregs for complex helicopter part prototype.
In search of a better rideCase Study Published: 6/1/2010
Composites minimize weight on this mountain bike’s unconventional, single-sided front-wheel suspension system.
