By Jussi Roto, sourcing manager for materials and technology at composites manufacturer Exel Composites, explains the vital role that fiber selection plays in sustainable composites production.

By Juha Pesonen, segment owner for telecommunications at composite radome manufacturer Exel Composites, explains how locally manufactured composite materials can deliver more sustainable outcomes for the telecoms sector.

The APQP4Wind, a non-profit organization, aims to reduce risk and lower costs in the global wind industry by implementing quality assurance methodology, aiming for levelized energy costs.

As demand for wind energy increases, the challenges faced by manufacturers and suppliers in the wind industry continue to increase. Surprisingly there has been little guidance for manufacturers when it comes to quality control. The fact that, until recently, manufacturers in the wind industry have been left to determine their own quality criteria has made it difficult to compare standards between different companies, further adding to the challenges faced by the industry.

The trucking industry is one of the most critical industries in the US, playing a crucial role in every key supply chain, from medical to defense. The industry is constantly searching for ways of improving overall vehicle efficiencies without compromising long life cycles.

When it comes to thin-wall tubes for applications where stiffness and robustness requirements have generally favored the use of metals because of their high stiffness and relatively low price.

While 5G technology is undoubtedly improving global connectivity capabilities, it has led to challenges for telecoms equipment manufacturers because of the demands imposed by its operation.For example, the frequencies used with 5G raise to much higher than with 4G and those signals cannot easily penetrate some materials and can be easily obstructed, which has led to signal attenuation issues.

The mechanical properties of composites, such as their weight, stiffness, and strength, are normally the primary considerations in the design process. However, in applications where the risk of fire is a factor, such as in transportation, building, and construction, this becomes the primary consideration when specifying composite solutions.

You’ve probably come across thermoplastics in packaging, where their superb moldability allows the material to be shaped to fit around any product. However, the design possibilities of thermoplastics allow them to venture beyond packaging and into a variety of other applications.

Exel Composites’ Protector composites proven to reduce viral loads on material surfaces.