Heather Caliendo

Heather Caliendo Senior Editor

Autoclave

Battle of the composite wings

A closer look at the wings of the Airbus A350-1000 and the Boeing 777X.

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Aerospace

NASA to build biggest composite rocket parts ever made

The robotic system is part of the Composites Technology Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, AL.

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Construction

New tornado panels made from composites

The UAB panels were approved by the National Storm Shelter Association to hold up against an EF5 tornado.

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Construction

Concrete composite that heals itself

The concept of self-healing materials isn’t new, however, there’s been a renewed interest in the technology due to the maintenance needs of deteriorating infrastructures.

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Consumer

Composites enable innovative prototype for snow mountain bike

A group of engineering students from the University of Sherbrooke (Québec, Canada) believe mountain biking should be enjoyed year-round.

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Automotive

Engel: Full speed ahead on composites R&D

CW attended the Engel Symposium 2015 and visited its Technology Center for Lightweight Composites in St. Valentin, Austria.

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Wind/Energy

Wind energy: No blades needed?

A startup seeks to take the blades out of wind generators.

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Adhesives

DLR researchers develop new repair concept for FRPs

The process uses a laser, induction and a vacuum on damaged areas.

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CFM LEAP-1B engine begins flight test program

The engine features extensive use of carbon fiber and ceramic matrix composites.

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Automation

NRL’s robot predicts how composites will perform in large aircraft

As private companies and the military continue to look to advanced composites for new aerospace and other applications, NRL's robot may help get aircraft from factory to fleet faster.

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Infrastructure

American wind energy adds jobs in 2014, credits PTC tax credit

The industry calls on Congress to extend the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind power.

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Biomaterials

Roundup of composites market outlooks and forecasts

From automotive to aerospace to bio-composites, several market reports take a look at the trends for the global composites industry.

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