Commercial supersonic flight makes a comeback Boom Technology is relying heavily on composites to help it develop the XB-1, a next-generation faster-than-sound commercial jet that promises to bring supersonic travel back for the first time since the Concorde was retired in 2003. More. 3-D Printing and the Tools for the Job Last year, one of the highlights from the CAMX Exhibit …
CAMX 2017: Opportunities for Composites in Class A Body Panels
Opportunities for Composites in Class A Body Panels If the future of composites in automotive applications is in multimaterialism, then low-density SMC must be in the mix for Class A body panels. Indeed, SMC has a long and checkered history in body panels, but with new materials, improved processing and a better understanding of how to manage temperature in a …
CAMX 2017: Plant tour: Aeris Energy, Caucaia, Brazil
Plant tour: Aeris Energy, Caucaia, Brazil – Jeff Sloan In Northeast Brazil, wind blade manufacturer Aeris Energy is laser-focused on serving the domestic energy market, but it’s poised to expand to serve the entire world. In the process, it has developed operations and a workforce that makes it a standout in the region. More Workforce Development – Evan Milberg Over …
CAMX 2017: CAMX Returns to the East Coast with New Exhibit Hall Features
CAMX Returns to the East Coast with New Exhibit Hall Features CAMX – the largest composites and advanced materials event in North America – will return to the East Coast in 2017. After 3 consecutive years of growth, CAMX 2017 will introduce new exhibit hall features, including an area designed to inspire innovation and networking, and a theater showcasing content …
CAMX 2017: Composites in the Martian Suit
Composites in the Martian Suit When humans do finally travel to Mars, they will have to be well protected from a less-than-hospitable environment that includes sub-zero temperatures, an extremely thin atmosphere, unbreathable air and ballistic meteorites. The suit designed to do the job, called Z-2, is already in development at NASA, and it relies heavily on composites. Read more in …
CAMX 2016: The Final Report
CAMX 2016: The final report With CAMX 2016 quickly receding, we offer this the full, complete and final report on what was seen, what was heard and what was new at North America’s largest composites industry event. And we hope to see you next year at CAMX 2017, Sept. 11-14 in Orlando, Florida. More. Looking ahead to CAMX 2017 When …
CAMX Marks an Attendance Milestone with Nearly 8000 Attendees
CAMX Marks an Attendance Milestone with Nearly 8000 Attendees Thank you to everyone who participated in CAMX 2016, making it a great success. Overall attendance exceeded CAMX 2015 by almost 10% with 7,987 registrations this year, solidifying CAMX’s position as North America’s premiere Composites and Advanced Materials event. Participants came from over 50 countries and every state in the US, …
CAMX 2016: Exhibitor Previews – Part 2
CAMX 2016 Exhibitor Previews: Part 2 CAMX, in its third year, is growing and expanding, and the quantity and quality of new products and technologies being introduced at the show is impressive. CAMX Connection asked exhibitors to tell us about the products they will feature, and the response has been tremendous. This week features Part 2 of 2 of the …
CAMX 2016: Global Trends
CAMX: Where Students Become the Teachers Almost everything that happens in the composites industry is done with the future in mind. During each CAMX, attendees get the tools they need to drive the industry forward. It seems fitting that this year’s CAMX will place an emphasis on the composite innovators of the future. This year, CAMX will be a chance …