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Patching up aircraft, the composites way (Part 2)

Composite patches are becoming an increasingly attractive option to repair aircraft structures, but the process needs to be speeded up. George Marsh reports on the various techniques being...

Patching up aircraft, the composites way (Part 1)

Composite patches are becoming an increasingly attractive option to repair aircraft structures, but the process needs to be speeded up. George Marsh reports on the various techniques being...

Reinforced thermoplastics, the next wave?

Thermoplastics continue to gain ground in the world of composites. George Marsh takes a look at developments and where they have reached in a number of key industries.

Composites flying high (Part 2)

The use of composites in civil and military aircraft continues to increase. Freelance journalist George Marsh summarises where the use of reinforced plastics has reached in a number of high profile...

Composites flying high (Part 1)

The use of composites in civil and military aircraft continues to increase. Freelance journalist George Marsh summarises where the use of reinforced plastics has reached in a number of high profile...

Greater role for composites in wind energy (Part 2)

Increased use of composites in traditional wind turbines and new ways to harness wind power that make use of the versatility of reinforced plastics are on the horizon. George Marsh reports on the role...

Greater role for composites in wind energy (Part 1)

Increased use of composites in traditional wind turbines and new ways to harness wind power that make use of the versatility of reinforced plastics are on the horizon. George Marsh reports on the role...

Innovation rules the (tidal) waves

REF Contributor George Marsh looks at the various systems that harness the enormous power contained in sea waves, as well as the ingenious means being developed (and proposed) to exploit this...

Training composite aircraft repairers – Part 2

The entry into service of an increasing number of composites-intensive aircraft is creating demand for technicians skilled in repairing these materials.

Training composite aircraft repairers – Part 1

The entry into service of an increasing number of composites-intensive aircraft is creating demand for technicians skilled in repairing these materials.

End-of-life boat disposal – a looming issue for the composites industry

This article discusses a problem which is facing the composites community, that of end-of-life boat disposal.

Conference highlights UK funding for boat composites

A conference that took place recently at Chilworth Manor, Southampton, UK, highlighted the fact that funding and other help is available for UK boat builders and suppliers wishing to innovate, expand...