Biomimetic composites are materials that take inspiration from systems found in nature. The current research into biomimetic composites is mostly focused on finding increasingly more useful scaffolds and matrices with better mechanical properties,...

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- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Composites
Large, above-ground composites storage tanks are being used in a variety of chemical and water storage applications.
- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Composites, Industry News
Composites could be widely used throughout the railroad industry for things such as car design, cross-ties and hot rails. Use of composites would reduce energy usage, track repair costs and improve corrosion resistance.
- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Composites
Magma Global produces the m-pipe and s-pipe, which are composite pipes designed for use in extreme high pressure and high temperature applications.
- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Composites
Flexible glass inherently seems implausible due to its brittleness and propensity for fracture.
- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Composites
Solar towers from the PS10 and PS20 solar plants in Seville, Spain. Combined they provide enough power for over 200,000 homes.
- Carrie
- Dec 06, 2017
- Company News & Events, Pipe Supports
APP celebrated its silver anniversary this February after 25 years of pioneering innovation in the composite pipe support industry. Founded by Jon Carr on February 23, 1991, APP was launched based on a practical vision: composites could provide...
- Carrie
- Dec 15, 2015
- Company News & Events
In February of next year, APP will have been in business for 25 years. So when we say that it has been a remarkable year, we're basing that on sizable data set. We wouldn't be where we are without all of our wonderful customers and we want to share...
On May 19, a 24-inch diameter pipeline near the Santa Barbara, California coastline ruptured spilling an estimated 101,000 gallons of crude oil into the Pacific Ocean. California governor, Jerry Brown, declared a state of emergency in Santa Barbara...