In order to reduce waste and production time in the construction of large composite structures, the Dutch-based company Curve Works has developed an approach based on the assembly of composite panels. A series of double-curvature composite sandwich panels has been produced for a variety of applications using an automated adaptive mold both to thermoform 3D core kits and to infuse parts.
The realization of a human settlement on the Moon is the main purpose of most future space missions. Despite it represents a fundamental and necessary step for this scope, the lunar environment, and high mission cost do not make this challenge easy. This article – published in the March issue of Compositi Magazine – tries to solve the previously mentioned problem, showing the preliminary design of a lightweight and deployable habitat able to ensure long-duration missions on the lunar surface.
La collaborazione tra Covestro e Anta Sports (azienda che raggruppa prestigiosi marchi di sportswear) ha dato vita a una nuova scarpa da basket testata dall’all-star NBA Klay Thompson. Le sneakers sono disegnate per lo sport ma dalla metà degli anni ’80 sono entrate prepotentemente nella vita di tutti i giorni.
Luna Rossa triumphs at the America’s Cup, thanks to its formidable sails and hull characteristics. This win brings to the fore the contribution of composite materials and technopolymers to the racing boats and the yachting industry.
eTa Blades progetta, sviluppa e produce pale eoliche innovative per turbine di nuove installazioni e propone e supporta programmi di Re-blading per parchi eolici già in esercizio per le esigenze della generazione eolica moderna. Lavora alla creazione di nuovi profili alari, utilizzando tecnologie e materiali innovativi al fine di migliorare complessivamente l’efficienza degli impianti eolici.
CMC composite ceramic matrix, a material as fascinating as it is effective, is now able to excel in the world of motorsport. This innovative material applied in the production of discs reached success thanks to its lightness, hardness, wear resistance, and low deformation.
Covestro, tra i principali fornitori di pellicole speciali per documenti d’identità, sviluppa e offre soluzioni per le esigenze del comparto e ha illustrato, in occasione della conferenza virtuale “Identity Week 2020”, gli ultimi sviluppi per passaporti e carta d’identità. Durante l’occasione, ha presentato i suoi concetti completi e integrati per la produzione di documenti d’identità altamente sicuri.
The Italian company collaborated with Romeo Ferraris on the design and production of the new all-electric car: Alfa Romeo Giulia ETCR. Together they achieved performance, aesthetics and aerodynamics in the carbon fiber bodywork to compete in the Pure ETCR 2021.
Rackets made with advanced materials that meet the needs of all players, from amateurs to professionals. They are in fact handmade and made on the precise specification of the player. Fabrizi Tennis frames are produced, painted and assembled in Italy following the most advanced technological standards and processes in the use of advanced composite materials.
Il progetto RAMSSES (Realization and Demonstration of Advanced Material Solutions for Sustainable and Efficient Ships) ha raggiunto un traguardo chiave. I partner del progetto finanziato dall’Unione europea hanno infatti svelato la sezione dello scafo per navi realizzate con materiali compositi che hanno sviluppato negli ultimi tre anni
