Composite Materials Provide Lightweight Durability for Wiper Components in Autonomous EV

In order to meet European regulations, Local Motors was required to make adjustments to its Olli 2.0 autonomous vehicle, including additional components in windshield wipers and parts. The Local Motors team turned to CRP Technology and its 3D printable Windform® composite materials to create […]

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLANT CERTIFICATION FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCERS  

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (December 22, 2021) – The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and NEx: An …

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (December 22, 2021) – The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and NEx: An …

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Doors of Clean Sky 2 Program RACER Rotorcraft Built of Carbon Fiber

The RACER (Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft) combines the speed of a fixed-wing aircraft with the vertical advantages of a helicopter. Developed as a project of the European Union’s Clean Sky program, the RACER team also […]

World’s First Carbon Fiber Composite Large Launch Vehicle Introduced

Neutron, Rocket Lab’s new launch vehicle, will be used for satellite mega-constellations, deep space missions, and space flights for humans. Developed using experience gained when building the successful Electron launch […]

3D Printed Composite Materials Developed from Forestry Waste Used in Affordable Rural Housing

Affordable housing is needed in rural communities, and a team of researchers from Auburn University, in partnership with researchers from the University of Idaho, are developing an innovative solution to […]

New Polymer Binds Silica Sand into Composite Material for Use in Multiple Industries

A water-soluble novel polymer designed by researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) binds silica sand for 3D-printing for molds, prototypes, and part production in industries such as automotive and aviation.   The ORNL team created a polyethyleneimine (PEI) binder that doubled the strength of […]

Structural Panels Provide Fire Protection

When Incat Tasmania, a builder of high-speed ships for commercial ferry operators and militaries, was experiencing problems with their supplier of structural fire protection (SFP) panels, the company reached out […]

Carbon Fiber Lattice Cell Towers Enable Sturdy and Cost-effective 5G Rollout

As the demand for 5G connectivity grows, estimates for tower construction in the U.S. over the next five years reach $30 billion and even more internationally. IsoTruss® carbon fiber lattice cell towers will cut costs […]

Finishing Touches

Structural engineers and process managers tend to focus on materials, infusion, bonding and assembly when they discuss the manufacture of giant wind turbine blades. “But the reality is that only […]

Improving Composite Part Cosmetics for VIP

As composite laminates continue to gain traction as a replacement for traditional materials, the need for highly cosmetic finishes also grows. Composites are often used in consumer products, such as […]