Aerospace/Aviation
Composites in the News Last Week
The PSP Southampton Boat show will showcase everything from eco-friendly yachts, classic fishing smacks and WWII launches, when it starts on September 10. Scottish Adventurer Jock Wishart plans a rowing expedition, using composite boats, to the North Pole. According to the latest reports, aerospace manufacturer TenCate sales doubled in the first half of 2010.... »
Composites in the News Last Week
All Nippon Airways began using the first lightweight carbon composite cargo containers. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology have developed a new thermoplastic fiber composite for safer cars. An SPE conference keynote speaker from McLaren Automotive will discuss the company’s carbon fiber-reinforced-plastic safety cell or MonoCell. Wausaukee Composites received tax credits from Michigan... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites industry news: The Seattle Boat Show took place last week, giving attendees a chance to shop around with 90-minute sailboat rides, free stand up paddleboard lessons and other demos. Seawind Catamarans was named the Australian Marine Exporter of the Year during the Sydney International Boat Show. Florida-based Catalina Yachts launched its new Catalina... »
Composites in the News Last Week
This week in composites industry news: A federal grant to Missouri’s DOT will build three bridges with hybric composite beams (HCB). Start-up New Wind Solutions plans to manufacture carbon fiber blades in Walla Walla, Wash. Chem-Trend celebrates 50 years in business this year. Boral Composites is building a plant in North Carolina to produce a new green... »
Q&A:Sporting Goods Industry Adopts Multi-Walled Nanotubes
Applied Nanotech Holdings is a research and commercialization that has developed a process involving multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNTs) which it says could help products increase their mechanical properties even while weighing less. »
Composites in the News Last Week
Under the U.S. financial Reform Bill, which is about to become law, auto, marine and RV dealers will be excluded from the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Speaking of dealers, the Small Business Administration Dealer Floor Plan program is set to end in September if an extension doesn’t pass. »
Composites in the News Last Week
The infrastructure industry was looking a little green this week, as New Polymer Systems Inc. announced it plans to commercialize a bio-based additive from lignocellulose fiber for use in landscaping, roofing and drainage pipes applications. Meanwhile, fiberglass siding may soon become a more widespread option for residential homeowners. The National Association of Home Builders... »
Tap Into Industry Knowledge
Summer has finally arrived and CM Interviews has decided to take a little R&R in its honor. Well, that and the small fact that it’s the 4th of July weekend. So, while there’s no new Q&A this week, the good news is it gives you time to catch up on interviews you may have... »
Composites in the News
Staying offshore with renewable energy, the Department of Energy confirmed it is committing $20 million to further the development of deepwater offshore wind energy development. Michigan-based Energetx Composites was awarded $3.5 million to manufacture large scale composite turbines as part of the state’s overall Clean Energy Advanced Manufacturing program grants. The University of Houston... »
Composites in the News
Automotive topped the news this week, as Congress is expected to exempt auto loans from its overhaul of the financial structure of a new consumer agency. In an effort to win more buyers, Ford is stepping up its efforts to incorporate bio-based materials such as soy foam and natural fiber-reinforced plastics through nearly its... »
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