Researchers have developed a scheme for AI-assisted design of fiber reinforced composite (FRC) structures with spatially varying optimal fiber sizes, making FRCs more lightweight without compromising ...

The global transition toward creating a greener and more environmentally friendly society requires transmission system operators (TSOs) to consider refining their ...

The need to integrate renewable energy resources, and prepare for increased demand for power as electrification takes hold in transportation and other sectors, creates challenges for an aging grid.

Composite beams have become an integral element in modern structural engineering, combining dissimilar materials to exploit their complementary mechanical properties. This field of study encompasses ...

One common misconception is that belts will slip more frequently on composite pulleys than on metal pulleys. Not so! The wedging action of V-belts is so efficient that slip should never be an issue; ...

Steps are currently being taken to move towards large primary structures, e.g. integrally-stiffened skin panels. New materials, innovative design concepts and aeronautics are key innovation factors.

Carbon fibers, due to their superior strength and lightness, are popular in aerospace engineering applications. While much effort goes into improving the strength of carbon fiber composites, such as ...

Addcomposites Oy, a Finnish composite manufacturing automation company, launched a comprehensive suite of free, browser-based composite design software that removes traditional cost barriers ...

Almost 20 years of development work in RTM of dry fabrics went into the design of the Icon BBCOR, Rawlings’ first two-piece bat made with infused dry braided fabrics. Source (All Images) | Rawlings ...

Collins Aerospace’s Banbury, U.K., facility is known for filament-wound composite aircraft components like transmission shafts and fuel pipes. The company has recently invested in new technology for ...