The need to integrate renewable energy resources, and prepare for increased demand for power as electrification takes hold in transportation and other sectors, creates challenges for an aging grid.

Composite beams have become an integral element in modern structural engineering, combining dissimilar materials to exploit their complementary mechanical properties. This field of study encompasses ...

Addcomposites Oy, a Finnish composite manufacturing automation company, launched a comprehensive suite of free, browser-based composite design software that removes traditional cost barriers ...

Fueled by emerging markets and a growing demand for lightweight-yet-durable materials, the composites industry is a rising economic force. Global demand for composite-based products is growing at an ...

Steps are currently being taken to move towards large primary structures, e.g. integrally-stiffened skin panels. New materials, innovative design concepts and aeronautics are key innovation factors.

Addcomposites Oy, a Finnish composite manufacturing automation company, has launched a comprehensive suite of free, browser-based composite design software that removes traditional cost barriers ...

Side view shows the three interconnected boom sections of the fully assembled and operational “proof-of-concept” CompoTech/RTI carbon fiber composite telescopic crane. Photo Credit, all images: ...

To reduce CO 2 emissions in the commercial vehicle and agricultural sector, new ways are being sought to reduce the weight of vehicles, most of which weigh several tons. One approach is lightweight ...