Fall 2021 Issue

When Incat Tasmania, a builder of high-speed ships for commercial ferry operators and militaries, was experiencing problems with their supplier of structural fire protection (SFP) panels, the company reached...

Structural engineers and process managers tend to focus on materials, infusion, bonding and assembly when they discuss the manufacture of giant wind turbine blades. “But the reality is that only represents...

As composite laminates continue to gain traction as a replacement for traditional materials, the need for highly cosmetic finishes also grows. Composites are often used in consumer products, such as boat...

A decade ago, conversations about infrastructure mainly revolved around the need for additional funding to repair it. But those discussions have evolved, increasingly emphasizing the need for sustainability...

While many companies have robust R&D facilities trying to solve problems, higher education provides significant contributions, performing 13% of all U.S. research and development in 2017, according to the...

When the team at Dallas-based TrinityRail was pitched the idea of applying a weight-saving composite solution to its railcars, the first question was where to start. “We investigated four to six...