ATP Finalizes Sale of Alcore to M.C. Gill
06/21/01 ATP has finalized the sale of its Alcore subsidiary, as well as Alcore Brigantine, to M.C. Gill. Hexcel to Redeem Notes Held by Ciba
06/21/01 Hexcel announced that it intends to redeem notes held by Ciba Specialty Chemicals.
Cosmos 1 Solar Sail Update
06/20/01 The privately-funded Cosmos 1 solar sail experiment is scheduled to launch later this year or early in 2002. An electrical short in April caused the suborbital test flights to be postponed. Pegasus UAV Receives X Designation
06/20/01 Northrup Grumman's Pegasus UAV has been designated the X-47A by the U.S. Air Force. The kite-shaped Pegasus is built largely from composite materials. Airbus A380 Uses Glare Composite for Fuselage Panels
06/20/01 In order to save weight, the new Airbus A380 will use Glare composite panels in the fuselage. This is the first commercial use of Glare. Thermoplastic Composite Replaces Aluminum in Airbus Wings
06/12/01 Fokker Special Products is using a thermoplastic/glass composite instead of aluminum for the inboard leading-edge nose on the wings of the new Airbus A340-500 and -600 series. Marion Composites Delivers 500th S-788 Lightweight Shelter
06/12/01 Marion Composites has delivered its 500th S-788 Lightweight Multi-Purpose Shelter. The shelter was originally developed for the US Army. 3TEX Preforms to be Used in SONIC USA Racing Boat
06/12/01 3TEX's 3WEAVE fiberglass and carbon preforms are being used in the design and construction of a 45 foot SONIC USA Racing Boat. Perforated Diamond Anvils
06/12/01 Scientists have long used diamond anvils to examine materials under extremely high pressures. A new anvil developed at Tel Aviv University minimizes the data distortion caused by the diamonds. Self-Healing Composites
06/12/01 A new type of polymer can self-heal microcracks in composites. When a crack forms, it releases a polymer precursor from a microcapsule. The precursor then reacts with a catalyst to seal the microcrack. Safer Tire Material for Aircraft
06/12/01 Michelin has developed a tire that is reinforced with a new material instead of nylon. The tires are supposed to create less debris when punctured, an important consideration for aircraft such as the Concorde. Inflatable Aircraft Wings
06/12/01 NASA has begun experimenting with inflatable wings for future reusable space vehicles. An R/C glider has already been flown; the next step is to equip an X-24A with inflatable wings. Release 2.0 of ESAComp Software for Laminate Analysis
06/06/01 Componeering has released version 2.0 of ESAComp, its software for structural analysis and design of composites. This version adds support for structural elements such as beams, plates and joints. USG Considering Bankruptcy
06/06/01 Building products manufacturer USG, facing increasing asbestos litigation costs, may have to file for federal bankruptcy protection. Among USG's many products is fiberglass-reinforced cement board. Finnish Flute Maker Uses Carbon Fiber Composites
06/03/01 A Finnish flute maker has developed instruments made from carbon fiber composite materials. Scientists Determine Structure of Liquid Alumina
06/03/01 The structure of liquid alumina has been determined for the very first time. At over two thousand degrees, this is the hottest liquid to reveal where its atoms are to be found. Lightweight Materials Part of ORNL's Truck Partnership
06/03/01 Lightweight materials are one of the technologies in Oak Ridge National Laboratory's (ORNL) 21st Century Truck Partnership. Dynetek Delivers DyneCell Fuel Tanks of Natural Gas Vehicles
06/03/01 Calgary-based Dynetek Industries Ltd. delivered 32 of its natural gas fuel tanks to Labrie Equipment for a fleet of six natural gas-powered refuse haulers, headed for the California market. Cyclics Opens German Office for European Marketing
06/03/01 Cyclics has opened an office in Germany to market its low viscosity thermoplastics throughout Europe. Concrete Rockets?
06/03/01 The concrete canoe team of the University of Alabama in Huntsville has developed a concrete that is less dense than water and can flex without breaking. It may be better than graphite composites for aerospace applications. Related story. Parabeam Introduces ParaGlass Structural Core Laminates
06/01/01 Parabeam has introduced ParaGlass, an improved version of its structural core laminate material. Intellitec Receives Engine Fan Duct Contract from Honeywell
06/01/01/ The Intellitec Division of Advanced Technical Products has been awarded a contract to produce composite engine fan ducts for Honeywell Engines and Systems. 3Tex Research Project for RTM Carbon/Carbon Composites
06/01/01 3Tex has been selected to participate in a research project on RTM based carbon/carbon composites. SP Systems and Airtech Sign Vacuum Consumables Deal
06/01/01 Airtech International has purchased SP System's vacuum bagging business. SP System will now stock Airtech consumable products. Pigs on Parade
06/01/01 Seattle is the latest city to join the fiberglass animal craze, with its menagerie of fiberglass pigs.
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