The significance of wind energy is increasing throughout Europe.
A study carried out by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) shows that capacity increased by just under 20% to almost 65,000 megawatts in 2008. The possibility for growth is Read Full Post
The first is 2.59 meters long with an efficient electric motor designed for nipping round towns and cities (top speed 120 km/h).
The second is a luxury sports car delivering Read Full Post
The latest innovation from Huntsman Advanced Materials GmbH of Basle is a one-piece hockey stick. It is manufactured from a new ductile modified highly modern artificial resin system, known as Read Full Post
Fibre composites for the sports and leisure sectors are also one of the main features from 14 to 16 September 2010 at the COMPOSITES EUROPE trade fair, at which numerous exhibitors will also present solutions for sporting applications.
One of these is Saertex GmbH & Co. KG from Saerbeck. The company produces so-called non-crimp multi-ply fabrics. These are characterized by Read Full Post
The 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver consisted not only of a fight between athletes but also a contest between materials.
Light, strong, flexible – these are the requirements that must be provided by sports equipment.
2009 was also a difficult year for the processors of fibre composites. According to the information given by the Federation of Reinforced Plastics (AVK), the demand for and the production of duroplastic SMC and BMC components was determined by market developments in the main automobile and electronic applications.
The “Envirez” material from Ashland Performance Materials is used in boatbuilding (Photo: Ashland).
Dear reader, sympathizer and friends,
an eventful year is drawing to its end.
We would like to thank you very much for reading our blogpost, visiting our show or telling us what is going wrong or fine.
The year 2009 has the sub-title “year of the crisis”. But we never gave up. We always tried to find a solution – pretty often a creative solution. Our shoulders were closed against the vortex downward.
What will be in 2010 ? – Outlook.
Few days ago we saw that the first plane with extra-easy carbon fibers for Engine tail, Thrust reversing housing etc. is able to fly – and will save 20% of fuel.
In Copenhagen the world discusses over reduction of Co2 – We need stronger energy sources apart from the atoms energy – wind mills with especially long reinforced carbon fibres wings will play a serious role.
My last point: The weight of the battery in electric vehicles must become balanced somehow to protect the positive effects.
Fiber reinforcements are able to change characteristics of plastics. With reinforced plastics designers are able to design more beautiful things and it makes our life lighter. Who would like me a contradicting, if I said that: We improve the world with Composites!
We wish you and your familiy happy holidays as well as a healthy, peaceful and successful new year 2010!
Best regards,
Frank Mertz
Sales Manager COMPOSITES EUROPE
Looking forward to your comment:
Frank.Mertz@reedexpo.de
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