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 ...

March 23, 2006 There can be no more difficult proving ground than Formula One in the design and rapid prototyping of parts, and we have written before about the advanced techniques employed by Renault ...

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 ...

The National Composites Centre (NCC, Bristol, U.K.) has created a concept design tool that optimizes hydrogen cryogenic tank designs according to a customer’s specific requirements. Developed over 12 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...