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Industrial Fiberglass Specialties: From corrosion-resistant industrial pipes to specialty custom projects
By: Scott Francis
Based in Dayton, Ohio, U.S., IFS recently developed an FRP console for the U.S. Air Force using a custom mold design and specialized paint.
Tooling, precision enable composites in satellite subsystems
By: Scott Francis
Tight tolerances drive design and engineering of large-format composite component and dishes to create unique satellite structures.
#focusondesign #adhesives #aramidfiber
The evolution of composites in NASCAR
By: Scott Francis
The growing role of carbon fiber in stock car racing.
#toyota #regulation #aramidfiber
Composites in the race to space
By: Scott Francis
Advanced materials use in current and upcoming NASA missions.
#layup #northropgrumman #outofautoclave
UK composites structure manufacturer continues to expand
By: Scott Francis
Norco, which built its reputation as a manufacturer of large glass fiber reinforced structures, continues to grow and currently offers a wide range of bespoke composite products.
#autoclave #cuttingtools #layup
The growing role of composites in infrastructure
By: Scott Francis
From bridges to rebar and pilings, composites provide installation and life cycle cost savings over steel and concrete.
#infrastructure #feature #frprebar
Microfiber-infused resin enables single-step molding process
By: Scott Francis
Spoke Materials’ reinforced liquid composites provide alternative fabrication methods.
#outofautoclave #layup #adhesives
Plant Tour: RUAG Space, Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
By: Scott Francis
Out-of-autoclave composites manufacturing facility comes of age with first U.S.-made composite structures for the Atlas V launcher, and qualification parts for the Vulcan.
#weaving #outofautoclave #ndi
SpaceX tests new Crew Dragon parachute design
By: Scott Francis
Successful parachute tests bring the Crew Dragon another step closer to a crewed flight test.
Continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites enable wheel blade for all-electric SUV
By: Scott Francis
Covestro’s Maezio continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites are being used in the production of a wheel blade for NIO’s all-electric SUV.
#weaving #application
One-piece, one-cure, infused carbon fiber wheel is ready to roll
By: Scott Francis
ESE Carbon Co.’s new carbon fiber wheel uses tailored fiber placement and custom presses to minimize waste and improve scalability.
#workinprogress #weaving #cuttingtools
CW's top 10 articles of 2019
By: Scott Francis
It’s time to reflect upon the trends and innovations seen in the composites industry over the past year and contemplate what might be ahead in 2020.
#sustainability #spiritaerosystems #outofautoclave
