Epoxy

Epoxy

Epoxy is a common thermoset resin used to make composite materials. Epoxy resins are used in a wide range of composites parts, structures and concrete repairs. Major benefits of using epoxy include it ability to be tailored to different products, their low shrinkage, strong mechanical properties, resistance to corrosive liquids and environments, superior electrical properties, good performance at elevated temperatures, and good adhesion to substrates.

Pink Gin VI, World’s Largest Carbon Fiber Sloop, Hits Water May 12

Baltic Yachts’ all-carbon composite, 160-ton single-mast yacht the Pink Gin VI is one pace to debut in the water by May 12. The yacht’s hull was laminated with epoxy carbon prepreg for its inner skin...

The Fifth Mode of Transportation

For decades, the world has fantasized about the use of futuristic tubes as a form of ultra-high-speed transportation. However, while fun to watch in popular television shows like Star Trek and The Jetsons, to...

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Making Green by Going Green

New technologies, products and industry projects show signs of progress in the quest to advance composites recycling – and make it profitable. In homes and offices throughout the world, recycling bins are...

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New Radar Scanner from Fraunhofer can Detect Defects in Wind Turbine Blades

In order to help increase wind turbine efficiency, the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics IAF has developed an innovative radar scanner that can detect defects in composite wind turbine...

Audi A8 Will Feature Carbon Core Technology Similar to BMW

For the next generation of the A8, Audi is employing a mix of four materials – CFRP composites, aluminum, steel and magnesium, in the body structure, known as the Audi Space Frame (ASF). While most of the...

Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Completes Successful First Flight

On Friday, the long-awaited Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner took off for the first time. The 787-10 is the latest and biggest member of the Boeing 787 family of commercial aircraft, and according to Airframer.com,...

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