There is a recent article in Reinforced Plastics discussing the latest advances in composite sandwich panel core technology. It discusses bio-based materials, new foams, and hi-temp thermoplastic honeycombs.
June 23, 2010
April 15, 2010
Composite Sandwich Structures Used in Cargo Vessels
Here is a great article describing the use of composite sandwich structures in cargo shipping vessels. It goes into detail describing the energy savings from from weight removal and the associated costs.
March 22, 2010
Santa Uses Sandwich Construction
Here is a blog post from a Santa Claus rental company; what is interesting is that Santa’s bench is made as a lightweight sandwich structure for easier transportation:
“The bench or chair back is made using foam-core construction for weight reduction, and has casters on the back at the bottom that allows it to be wheeled into the room.”
March 1, 2010
Airbus Composite Sandwich Structure Patent
Here is a brand new US Patent granted to Airbus titled: Locally reinforced core structure for composite sandwich structure and method of producing the same
February 19, 2010
Sealing Edges of a Composite Sandwich Structure
Here is a newly published patent from Airbus describing how to close and seal the edges of a composite sandwich panel.