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Top Composites News in August
During summer we understand it's always hard to stay abreast with breaking news,. After all, it requires taking off those sunglasses, turning of the bbq and going back indoors to turn on a computer (or phone). But that's okay, we've got you covered! It doesn't mean you have to miss what everyone else in... »
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... »
Emissions Rules Take Effect for Composite Manufacturers
In April, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) jointly established new federal rules that set the first-ever national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for all new passenger cars and light trucks sold in the United States. The rules, which will significantly increase the fuel economy of the... »
Q&A: Why the Green Movement Is Here to Stay
BYK makes additives for composite applications in the construction, transportation, automotive, recreation, and wind energy markets. Applications include wind blades, fiberglass tubs, boat hulls, automotive body panels, and duroskins for fiberglass doors. The additives are designed to improve the processing or air release in spray-up and lay-up manufacturing as well as the casting process... »
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... »
“F” for Functionality? Composites in F1 and Beyond
The Formula One (F1) industry is one of the more extensive users of composite materials, as the lightweight nature of composites aids greatly in race teams looking to clock the quickest time. But can F1’s unique composite techniques trickle down to the mainstream automotive industry? »
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... »
Top Composites News
Did you happen to have a busy month in July? If so, that doesn't mean you have to miss what everyone else in the industry is talking about, or reading. »
Q&A: Which Automakers Are Most Likely to Use Composites?
David Stewart has been working in the automotive industry for over 20 years, taking technology out of labs and applying it to mass production environments. He owns a research firm, Stewart Automotive Research, and was just named chief executive of Zoltek Automotive, a new subsidiary from the carbon fiber supplier. »
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