Tag: Pultrusion

In mid-September, Hurricane Maria caused major devastation to Puerto Rico, including knocking out the island’s power grid. Weeks after the storm, the majority of Puerto Ricans are still without...

The global rail industry seeks innovative solutions to make train travel more reliable, comfortable and cost-effective. Despite its storied history, rail is rarely the first choice for speedy travel...

Improvements in composite turbine blades will power the wind energy industry. Wind is an increasingly important source of renewable energy. In 2015, wind power installations generated about 435 gigawatts...

Creative suppliers can turn marketplace challenges into business opportunities. Suppliers of FRP pipes and tanks agree that the past year has been comparatively slow when it comes to new...

Gel coats and veils provide the finishing touch. Composites manufacturers today use surface finishes like gel coats and veils to improve their parts’ appearance and durability. But when their...

The future of electric vehicles could soon come charging down the road – in more ways than one – with composites playing a key role. At a Logan, Utah,...

At the 2016 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Toyota and Clemson University unveiled “uBox” – an urban utility, futuristic concept vehicle made with composites. The uBox was the result...

Composite Structural Connections As the polymer composites industry continues to grow, questions arise concerning connections between composites and between composites and other materials such as metals, wood, concrete or...