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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... »
Composites in the News Last Week
As the World Cup kicked off this weekend, it’s notable that Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa features fiber-reinforced concrete panels, which manufacturer Rieder Smart Elements says are 10 times lighter than conventional materials. In other infrastructure news, Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Calif. said it is incorporating composite landscape... »
More Boat Users Means More Opportunities for Composites
Whether you’re around school age kids or not, the buzz and excitement of impending summer seems to permeate the world over, or at least the northern hemisphere. To ride on the coat tails of this excitement, the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) honors the days goneby—you know, before game consoles, innumerable TV stations... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Infrastructure companies take note: The Construction Safety Council plans to roll out a new national Health Hazards Awareness Program for the construction industry by late summer. International pipe producer HOBAS has opened a new research center for glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GRP) pipe systems in Wietersdorf, Austria. Yet, the National Composite Center was denied $3... »
Composites in the News Last Week
While high-end automakers such as Aston Martin and Porsche are expanding carbon fiber usage, Ferrari said it won’t use the material for its entire line-up, but rather special cars with a low rate of production. Still, other automotive-related areas are growing. India’s car sales are up close to 40 percent from a year... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Many associations played a strong role in infrastructure developments. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) released a report emphasizing the need for states to increase highway and bridge capacity in their communities. Representatives from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) met with the Department of Energy (DOE) to showcase how... »
Solar Paneled Catamaran Makes Light with Composites
After a bit of pomp and circumstance, the Tûranor Planet Solar (an Elvish name meaning “power of the sun” in the Lord of the Ring trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien) was lifted out into the world on its first adventure. But what makes this boat so special? Sure, you may notice the usual carbon-sandwich design... »
Universities and Composites Team Against the High Seas
Many modern modes of transportation may make you forget that other modes of transportation exist, but one such mode—shipping—is still a large percentage of the importing/exporting business. Sadly, however, much of the shipping technology remains archaic and therefore susceptible to modern modes of thievery. Right now, less than five percent of shipping containers are... »
Composites in the News Last Week
Education was at the top this week as engineers at the University of California—Irvine are working on using robotic technology in carbon fiber water infrastructure repair. Students at a New Zealand school have learned a lot about composites by using them heavily in manufacturing a high-tech racing yacht. »
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