Collier Aerospace software helps engineers optimize composite structure design, balancing weight, manufacturability, and ...

Therefore, there is a need to optimize the processing parameters for the homogeneous dispersion of clay into epoxies and to study the scope of combining two types of glass fibers in the development of ...

Composite materials have seen a surge in applications across diverse sectors, primarily due to their superior ...

As they do in automotive, marine and other industrial markets (see “Part I,” via Learn More located under "Editor's Picks" on the top right), structural adhesives play an important part in aerospace ...

Damage mechanics of composite materials is concerned with the various damage mechanisms, their evolution under thermomechanical loading, and their effect on the elastic, failure, and fatigue behavior ...

When you’re building a machine that needs to be accurate, you need to give it a nice solid base. A good base can lend strength to the machine to ensure its motions are accurate, as well as aid in ...

As in life, the formation of lasting bonds requires care and understanding — not to mention the right chemistry. While mechanical fasteners have their place, good reasons abound for adhesively bonding ...

Epoxy resin is a versatile product in numerous industries thanks to its well-known strong adhesive properties. Due to its resistance to heat, moisture, and chemical exposure, it is the perfect ...

The potential of Tepex, a line of continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials from Lanxess, for use in lightweight applications extends to the design of structural components in ...