Concrete-Kevlar Canoe
06/22/00 The University of Washington concrete canoe team won their regional competition this year with a concrete-Kevlar mix that is actually buoyant in water. Strong Demand for Natural Fibers
06/12/00 A market study predicts that the use of natural wood and agricultural fibers in composites will grow anywhere from 15% per year for automotive applications to 50% per year for building applications.
Marion Composites Wins Follow-On Contract from Raytheon
04/18/01 Marion Composites was awarded a follow-on contract from Raytheon for Enclosures and Array Panels for the Sentinel Program. Using Silicone for Conservation
04/02/01 Artifacts recovered from the sea floor can now be preserved using a new process called silicone preservation. Silicone replaces the seawater in the artifact, effectively creating a new composite. Nyshi Warriors Use Artificial Beaks
03/07/01 Nyshi warriors in India traditionally wear beaks of the hornbill, a tropical bird. Killing the birds is now banned, so the warriors will begin wearing fiberglass imitations of the beaks. Marion Composites Wins Shop Van Follow-On Contract
02/28/01 Marion Composites won a follow-on contract to produce Light Medium Tactical Vehcile (LMTV) shop vans. Zoltek to Supply Carbon Fibers for Ballard Fuel Cells
02/28/01 Zoltek has been selected by Ballard Power Systems to supply carbon fibers for Ballard's fuel cells. Composite Solar Cells Improve Efficiency
02/21/01 Plastic solar cells are inexpensive but also inefficient. A new process that combines buckminsterfullerene (Buckey-balls) with a conductive polymer boosts the efficiency of plastic solar cells. Molding Your Room
02/21/01 Decorative molding adds a finishing touch to almost any room. Molding was originally made from plaster, but modern moldings are mad from fiberglass composites. Flat Panel Speakers
01/13/01 Flat panel speakers broadcast sound uniformly over 360 degrees. Many materials can be used, ranging from foams to honeycomb to glass-epoxy composites. Carbon Fiber Chair
01/03/01 The new Talon Chair is made from a woven carbon fiber composite and costs $530. Dinosaur Replicas
12/22/00 Now you can own a dinosaur made from the same molds used in the Jurassic Park movies. Replicas are made from silicone rubber or fiberglass. The movie monsters are made from foam, which is eventually destroyed by hydraulic fluid. $1.50 to view full article. Intellitec Wins Lightweight Camouflage Contract
12/06/00 ATP's Intellitec Division has won a contract for the production of a Lightweight Camouflage Screen System (LCSS). Alliant Wins Javelin Contract
12/04/00 Alliant Techsystems has won a contract to continue production of composite launch tubes for the Javelin Anti-Tank Weapon System.
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