Composites One China to exhibit at China Composites Expo

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Excerpt: Material distributor Composites One says that Composites One China will be an exhibitor at China Composites Expo in Beijing. The International Composites Industrial Technical Expo, now in its 16th year, will be held September 15 to 17 at the China National Convention Center. “We have found …

Manufacturing lessons from the wind industry in Spain

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Excerpt: One trend in manufacturing is to procure more than an unfinished component from a supplier. The idea of one-stop shopping has reached manufacturing firms for a good reason: OEMs want shorter supply chains. The fewer shops a part must visit on its way to a finished machine, the more likely it wil …

Aeronautica launches U.S. production of 225 and 750 kW turbines

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Excerpt: To celebrate the inaugural American-made commercial wind turbines coming off the production floor this year, Aeronautica Windpower, Plymouth, Mass.,has decided to buck the trend of plain white towers and show off the stars and stripes instead. “The symbolism goes deeper than a paint job,” sa …

Plasma cutter can pierce, sever thick metal

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Excerpt: An 800-A system for cutting thick stainless steel and aluminum is on the market. The HyPerformance Plasma, released by plasma manufacturer Hypertherm, can pierce 3-in. (75mm) and sever 6.25-in. (160mm) thick metal. It can also cut thin metal—including gauge—without having to switch to …

President praises American manufacturing

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Excerpt: President Obama recently visited a Wisconsin manufacturer of large energy storage modules to learn more about renewable energy platforms, and highlight his clean energy policies. The President expressed praise for companies leading the way in clean energy manufacturing and helping the U.S. econ …

Composites One to distribute MIRteq materials and production methods in N.A.

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Excerpt: MIRteq of Newcastle, Australia, says it has appointed Composites One as its exclusive distributor in the U.S. and British Columbia. Interest has been on MIRteq’s (Microfiber Infusion Resin) tooling resin, closed molding, and fire retardant systems because they deliver substantial commercial an …

Drills make cleaner holes in composites and aluminum

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Excerpt: CoroDrill 854 and CoroDrill 856 drills are for making holes in composite materials and were developed to withstand the harshest carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and aluminum stacks. Producing holes in such materials demands unique geometries for a required tolerance and quality because de …

Bronto Skylift unveils 90m aerial platform

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Excerpt: The 90m working height Bronto S-90 HLA is able to drive directly to a turbine and, in a matter of minutes, be fully operational. These capabilities result in faster, safer and more accurate inspection and maintenance of turbine exteriors and blades at a lower cost than other methods currently in use …

Gearbox maker now offers repair services

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Excerpt: A German manufacturing of gearboxes for the wind industry now offers wind turbine gearbox services out of its Vernon Hills, Ill. remanufacturing and parts distribution center. ZF Services Booth 12663, now operates six wind turbine gearbox service centers around the world, with the Dortmund, Germany …

Can intelligent blades sense the wind and adapt?

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Excerpt: The question is one to be answered by an independent manufacturer of wind turbine blades as it enters a three-year research project supported by the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation to develop laser-based wind sensory systems as an integrated part of future wind turbines. The proje …