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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 […]
November 24, 2021
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 […]November 24, 2021Improving 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 […]November 24, 2021Opening Opportunities in Infrastructure
A decade ago, conversations about infrastructure mainly revolved around the need for additional funding to repair it. But those discussions have evolved, increasingly emphasizing the need for sustainability and resiliency […]November 24, 2021
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