E’ di Apple il tetto in fibra di carbonio “freestanding” più grande al mondo

Pubblicato il 01/09/2017

The roof is the “most stunning addition possible to the building”, Dubai Investment Park-based Premier Composite Technologies Company writes on its website. The circular roof is made up of 44 identical radial panels, averaging 21 metres long and 3 metres wide, with each panel connected to a small central hub positioned in the middle of it. These panels, which were assembled and tested in Dubai, were shipped in pieces to Cupertino, California. The mega campus, which covers 175 acres and is nearing its completion, is one of the last projects approved by Apple founder Steve Jobs.

Leggerezza, versatilità, estetica: il focus si sposta sul comfort e l’auto del futuro diventa uno spazio per vivere e lavorare. Covestro vuole andare incontro a queste richieste dell’industria automobilistica con la ricerca sui materiali….

Curved sandwich composite panels

In order to reduce waste and production time in the construction of large composite structures, the Dutch-based company Curve Works has developed an approach based on the assembly of composite panels. A series of double-curvature composite sandwich panels has been produced for a variety of applications using an automated adaptive mold both to thermoform 3D core kits and to infuse parts….

Deployable habitat for a future lunar outpost

The realization of a human settlement on the Moon is the main purpose of most future space missions. Despite it represents a fundamental and necessary step for this scope, the lunar environment, and high mission cost do not make this challenge easy. This article – published in the March issue of Compositi Magazine – tries to solve the previously mentioned problem, showing the preliminary design of a lightweight and deployable habitat able to ensure long-duration missions on the lunar surface….

Nuovi materiali compositi per scarpe sportive che corrono nel futuro

La collaborazione tra Covestro e Anta Sports (azienda che raggruppa prestigiosi marchi di sportswear) ha dato vita a una nuova scarpa da basket testata dall’all-star NBA Klay Thompson. Le sneakers sono disegnate per lo sport ma dalla metà degli anni ’80 sono entrate prepotentemente nella vita di tutti i giorni. …

Luna Rossa at the America’s Cup: composite materials

Luna Rossa triumphs at the America’s Cup, thanks to its formidable sails and hull characteristics. This win brings to the fore the contribution of composite materials and technopolymers to the racing boats and the yachting industry….

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