The International Yacht Restoration School's newly launched Composites Technology program offers students in-depth instruction in both theory and manufacturing technique, says Henry Elliot, an instructor at the school. The innovative nine-month program began in September 2010, and is offered at the school's Bristol, R.I. campus, Elliot says. The first class of students will graduate in...
In spring 2010, Swedish-based Kockums AB announced that they were developing a new catamaran that would be the first to replace aluminum with composite material. Approximately one year later, they accomplished just that.
Warwick Buckley completed his apprenticeship in 1978 and became naval architect in 1997. Since then, he has been involved in boat building companies, finally opening his own composite boat building company British-based Composite Moulding.
Developing a sustainable business plan can be a cause of consternation for growing businesses. That’s why, when Composite Moulding (CML), a British-based marine manufacturer, discovered a solution for its excess materials, it was heralded by the marine-world. CML developed a plan to manufacture pram dinghies made entirely of surplus material from its manufacturing process.
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....
Graham Harvey started as a structural engineer for Brown and Root. He became interested in composites and joined the marine industry 22 years ago. Looking ahead, he shares his views of the growth, and growing pains, composites have in store.
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...
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...
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...
Over the past few years, Graham Harvey, general manager of Gurit’s marine sector, says he’s seen change within the marine industry. “There’s been tremendous reduction, especially in the last 18 months. There have also been a lot of changes in the way things are done technically with more people moving toward composites within the...
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