Alliant Techsystems Refinancing Existing Debt
05/04/01 Alliant Techsystems is issuing new notes in a private placement to refinance existing indebtedness. Alliant Techsystems Expects to Meet Earnings Estimate
05/04/01 Alliant Techsystems states that it is on track to meet or slightly exceed earnings estimates for fiscal year 2001.
Static Fire Test of New Alliant Motor Successful
05/04/01 Alliant Techsystems successfully completed the static test firing of its new Material Qualification Motor (MQM). PPG Reports Lower Sales and Earnings
05/04/01 PPG reported flat sales and lower earnings for the first quarter of 2001. Without a large restructuring charge, earnings would have been only slightly below 2000 levels. PPG Expects to Outperform Competitors
05/04/01 PPG expects to outperform its competitors despite difficult economic conditions. Almost all of its recent acquisitions have displayed greater earnings growth than the company as a whole. CFA Reports Polyester Resin Sales Increased in 2000
05/04/01 CFA has recently released a report showing polyester resin sales increased in 2000. Resin sales for composites were up 4.8%; sales for non-reinforced plastics were up 2.5%. Composite Solutions Sells Anchor Reinforcements
05/04/01 Composite Solutions has sold its entire interest in Anchor Reinforcements. The two companies are forming a joint venture to seek projects of mutual interest. Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Seminar
05/02/01 Technomic Publishing is hosting a seminar on pressure sensitive adhesives this May in New Jersey. Hydromat Testing of Composite Laminates
05/02/01 GRPguru.com, Gougeon Brothers and Riley Composites are planning Hydromat tests of typical composite laminates for boat applications. Other companies are invited to participate in the tests. Glare Conference
05/02/01 The Delft University of Technology will be hosting a conference on the Glare family of composite materials. The conference will be held 24 to 26 September 2001 in Delft, The Netherlands. Registration is now open. Beal Aerospace Asset Sale
04/22/01 Beal Aerospace is selling off its assets. Prices and descriptions are on the Web site. See Plastics/Composites for equipment, and Inventory for a large selection of composite materials, bagging supplies, and layup supplies. Self-Assembled Materials Change Color
04/22/01 A new class of self-assembling materials changes color when exposed to heat. The discovery could lead to a new class of electronic devices. NASA is interested in the materials for use on inflatable shelters on Mars. Environmentally Friendly Ammunition
04/09/01 The US Army is looking to replace lead ammunition with less hazardous tungsten-tin or tungsten-nylon composites. Less hazardous to groundwater, that is. Alternate link. Amphibious Suits Can Be Worn Out of the Water
04/02/01 A US Army lab has developed a dry suit that is comfortable outside of the water. Made from a sandwich with a shape-memory polymer core, it becomes permeable to water above 18 C, allowing sweat to pass through when on land. X-40A Test Flight Successful
03/26/01 The first free flight test of the X-40A was a success. The vehicle was dropped from a helicopter at 15,000 feet and glided in to a safe landing. Understanding Polymer Slime
03/16/01 A very interesting look at the structure of polymer molecules, and how that structure leads to polymer goos and slimes. NASA Balloon Springs Leak
03/16/01 NASA's second launch of its Ultra Long Duration Balloon failed after the the balloon began to leak. The first balloon leaked because of a material weakness; the second balloon probably leaked because of rough handling. Delta 4 Still on Track
03/16/01 Despite schedule delays, the Air Force says Boeing is still on track for its EELV/Delta 4 launch in May 2002. Boeing risks losing the mission to Lockheed if the schedule slips. X-40A Test Flights Begin
03/16/01 The first free-flight test of the X-40A is scheduled to begin in mid-March. The X-40A is a prototype for the X-37 reentry vehicle. Interview with Buckyball Inventor Richard Smalley
03/07/01 Richard Smalley produced the first buckyballs in 1985. He has since founded a nanotechnology research group. One project: to spin carbon nanotubes into continuous fibers. The Physics of Drops
03/07/01 Scientists at Purdue University have run a complex finite element simulation showing the behavior of drops with very high accuracy. The results have applications in inkjet printing, fiber spinning and other areas. HANS Device Wouldn't Have Saved Earnhardt
02/21/01 A composite restraining device proposed for use in NASCAR vehicles probably wouldn't have saved Dale Earnhardt. Although it prevents external whiplash, internal organs would still be subjected to severe deceleration in a crash. Unraveling Knots
02/21/01 Using metal bead cord and a small shaker table, scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered that all knots unravel themselves given enough energy, and they all go through specific steps of unraveling. Self-Healing Materials
02/19/01 Scientists have developed a polymer that self-heals microcracks. Embedded microspheres filled with DCPT break when the material cracks; the released material cures and fills the crack. Hall of Hacks
02/07/01 An exhibit on hacks, or pranks, at the MIT Museum includes a fiberglass cow that once appeared atop MIT's Great Dome.
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