{"title":"3D printed composites for student racing","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70033-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70033-7","url":null,"abstract":"Composite parts manufactured by US-based CRP USA have been used to make a number of parts for a student racing car in Australia.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135324012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"In it for the long haul","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70035-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70035-0","url":null,"abstract":"The UK National Composites Centre (NCC) worked with Limosaero Ltd to develop a simplified, scaled-down demonstrator of the company's solar-powered, long-endurance, low-altitude UAV.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134934831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New epoxy resin is recyclable, repairable and flame retardant","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70038-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70038-6","url":null,"abstract":"Swiss researchers develop an epoxy resin that is suitable for a variety of applications including fiber-reinforced composites used in the construction of aircraft and vehicles.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"18 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136205639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"When is recycling composites worth it?","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70032-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70032-5","url":null,"abstract":"French composite recycling company Fairmat describes the challenges facing the industry in ensuring the ultimate sustainability of fiber reinforced plastics.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73305979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Improved quality with composite winding machines","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70028-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70028-3","url":null,"abstract":"Roth Composite Machinery has installed a new multi-spindle gantry winding machine which offers reduced maintenance and improved precision.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80180587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The benefits of hybrid drives","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70030-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70030-1","url":null,"abstract":"Arburg describes the benefits of hybrid drives in injection molding processing.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74341807","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pultruded composites contribute to a more sustainable future for construction","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70031-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70031-3","url":null,"abstract":"Increasing energy and resource efficiency in the construction sector will be key to the EU's ambition of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By enabling the manufacture of strong, durable and lightweight products, composite materials can help the construction sector improve its environmental sustainability, as well as reduce total lifecycle costs. Pultruded composite parts answer the need for design flexibility, high performance, faster installation, corrosion resistance and low maintenance in a wide variety of building and infrastructure applications, from bridge decks to rebar for concrete, from railway platforms to building panels, stairs and fencing.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91342488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How composite material fastening is central to EV manufacture","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70029-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70029-5","url":null,"abstract":"bighead, a UK company which makes fasteners for composites, explains the benefits of composite materials for a variety of EV applications.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87329403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Strong, lightweight carbon fiber tools","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70027-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70027-1","url":null,"abstract":"A Finnish marine manufacturer was able to replace a solid steel tool with a carbon fiber 3D printed version, reducing weight and cutting costs.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75509200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial intelligence helps shape change in the chemical industry","authors":"","doi":"10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70025-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.12968/s0034-3617(23)70025-8","url":null,"abstract":"What do experts from the chemical industry think about AI? Covestro, Evonik and Accenture recently got together to discuss its opportunities and challenges. Among them was Nils Janus, head of advanced analytics at polymer specialist Covestro.","PeriodicalId":101069,"journal":{"name":"Reinforced Plastics","volume":"57 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80201724","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}