Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Composites",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Composite design on the F1 grid from
Vistagy, which we summarised at the time by saying "The ING Renault F1 Team used Vistagy's FiberSim software to design and manufacture all the composite parts of its new car, including the chassis, roll hoops and wings".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Equipment aids water speed record attempt from
Curtis Instruments (UK): "The latest world electric boat speed record attempt is using Curtis speed controllers, potentiometers and a foot pedal, with the plan being to gradually exceed the 161km/h (100mph) barrier".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Lati Industria Termoplastici
concerning its Ultrastiff carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers
- take a look at Reinforced polymers are stiffer than the norm
which says: "Carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers feature high elastic modulus and tensile strength as well as low elongation at break".
Take a look also at the news release from Zircotec, Ceramic coatings cut heat transfer,
as well as FEA software extends to new fields from Abaqus,
and PLM community provides tight ties with Catia from ESI Group.
See also:
Nanocomposite material for stereolithography
(December 2007)
Material is developed for rigorous, high-pressure wind-tunnel testing, under-the-bonnet automotive applications and other uses requiring high thermal resistance
Marine composites meet luxury yacht standards
(December 2007)
The latest high technology marine composite products in the Scott Bader range have been specifically developed for high quality glass-fibre tooling and boat construction
Servos drive carbon-fibre construction
(November 2007)
Machine based entirely on Festo electrical drives and controls has a three-dimensional operating envelope and is capable of laying carbon fibre tow very flexibly, at up to 8m/s
Student version cuts cost of FEA
(November 2007)
Students can do their homework problems on their personal computers with Abaqus Student Edition and then use their initial model to solve larger problems in the lab using Abaqus Teaching Edition
Piezoelectric transducers have many uses
(November 2007)
Brochure explains applications for piezoceramic composites in fields such as noise and vibration cancellation, adaptive surface control and force sensing
Composite technology prevents expensive shutdown
(November 2007)
The repairs can be designed to accommodate continuing erosion over their design life, even to the extent of total loss of the original substrate, while still retaining full integrity
Polymer handles tough aircraft job
(November 2007)
Victrex Peek polymer houses the system built into aircraft landing gear, which must be able to survive some of the most extreme environments and loading conditions
Composites expertise aids bomber repairs
(October 2007)
The Vulcan project aims to restore the last surviving Vulcan bomber to full flying condition, so that it can be demonstrated and displayed at public events and conserved as a heritage asset
Book focuses on thermoset nanocomposites
(October 2007)
Thermoset Nanocomposites for Engineering Applications summarises the experimental results of work on thermoset nanocomposites obtained from the collaboration of three research groups
Company receives wind tunnel order
(October 2007)
Embassy Racing has contracted Racing Technology Norfolk to build the wind tunnel models and full size structures for its new race car
De-dusters offer safe personal cleaning
(September 2007)
Trelleborg machine operators are using JetBlack units to remove dust and fragments from their clothes and bodies, even their hair
Rapid manufacturing speeds dental modelling
(September 2007)
3D Systems is co-developing a proprietary rapid manufacturing methodology for the production of accurate, durable models of individual teeth and arches
Epoxy report aids composite choices
(August 2007)
Over the last three decades the use of PMC has increased tremendously and this dramatic growth is expected to continue in the future
Composites company makes CAE choice
(July 2007)
The Hyperworks CAE suite will allow Lola to streamline its product design process
Software aids engine repair
(July 2007)
Brookhouse's help has provided British Airways with a tool to carry out repair jobs which would normally cost in excess of US $200,000 if sent back to the manufacturer
Manufacturing site receives new accreditation
(July 2007)
Nadcap Merit status extends the interval between audits and is widely acknowledged as an endorsement of a company's quality performance commitment to its customers
Composites design software suits aerospace
(July 2007)
ESI group's PAM-RTM for Catia V5 is an application to designed to simulate composite parts manufacturing for the aerospace, shipbuilding and automotive industries
Composites repair system avoids downtime
(July 2007)
Four areas of an amine stripper column measuring up to 2m2 in size were repaired using Furmanite's composites repair and strengthening technology
Composites company receives new certification
(June 2007)
Brookhouse conducts its business activity in compliance with environmental legislation and strives to prevent pollution and continually improve its environmental performance
Companies co-operate on aircraft design
(June 2007)
Vistagy and Chengdu Aircraft Industrial are woring on a 3D model-based composite aircraft design and manufacturing process based on Vistagy's FiberSIM software
Software chosen for Boeing project
(June 2007)
Alenia Aeronautica is streamlining its entire product development process using FiberSIM to more quickly and efficiently manufacture large, complex composite aircraft parts
IR cameras capture lightning strikes
(June 2007)
A Flir P65 infra-red video camera is being used to monitor simulated lightning strikes on aircraft fuel tanks
News on the ESI group's composites simulation solution from ESI Group
(June 2007)
Chengdu Aircraft has recently completed its implementation of ESI group's composites simulation solution in its aircraft design and manufacturing engineering process
Software simulates composite parts manufacturing
(June 2007)
Three-dimensional modelling now makes the study of thick parts possible and thermal management can be optimised
Aviation composites partnership reached
(June 2007)
Composite parts in aircraft dramatically reduce the weight of aircraft, thus improving aircraft performance and efficiency
Date set for composites seminar
(May 2007)
Altair Engineering's free, one-day Composites Seminar will explore how HyperWorks can unlock the potential of composite design to improve performance
Company announces CAM acquisition
(May 2007)
PTC has acquired NC Graphics, a producer of software for optimising tool making and high-speed precision machining processes
Finite element analysis software updated
(May 2007)
Abaqus Version 6.7 allows engineers to share model data and results seamlessly across workgroups
EU funding offers innovation opportunities
(May 2007)
Rapra Technology is now in the process of bidding for FP7 funding in a broad range of polymer-related areas
Surface treatment repairs vessel without downtime
(May 2007)
Furmanite was able to restore full structural strength and pressure integrity to a vessel on the Leman Alpha platform with a composite repair
Structural adhesives hold metal and plastic
(May 2007)
Huntsman Advanced Materials' Araldite 2000 Plus adhesives are lightweight and form long lasting durable bonds that are resistant to the most demanding conditions
Nondestructive testing explained online
(May 2007)
Website offers detailed information on the process of validating and verifying nondestructive testing techniques, equipment, procedures and personnel
Adhesive distribution agreement reached
(April 2007)
Intertronics will be responsible for the distribution of Araldite adhesives to industrial users in electronics, plastics assembly and automotive component / assembly industries in the UK
Polymer, defence and aerospace industries gather
(April 2007)
Rapra Technology's upcoming conference will bring together the polymer industry and the defence and aerospace supply chains to discuss new polymer materials