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First Polish Road Bridge Made Using FRP Composites

John Shury — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:42:08 +0000

The video documents the construction and testing of the longest single-span FRP composite bridge of its kind in the world. Made by Polish company Mostostal Warszawa in 2015 the bridge was part of the Com-bridge research project, co-financed by the National Centre of Research and Development’s programme supporting scientific research and development activities on demonstration scale.

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Watch this Adapted Kuka Robot Weave Carbon Fibre

John Shury — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 06:53:29 +0000

Student Basia Dżaman for her graduation project, during the last year of Industrial Design studies at the School Of Form in Poznań has created 3D printed parts to adapt a Kuka robot to weave carbon fibre.

All the tools used on the KUKA robot were modelled in Rhino and 3D printed. The Resulting stitches created by the carbon fibre are taken from a traditional Polish handcraft called “snutki” and is just an example of how to use the technology. The program leading the robot is flexible and generates a different outcome depending on the input points.

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SGL Group & Krakow University to establish International Carbon Centre

John Shury — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:33:55 +0000

SGL Group and the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow have signed a framework agreement for a joint “International Carbon Centre” to be established at the Krakow University of Science and Technology.

The objectives of the cooperation agreement are to promote and expand carbon and graphite knowledge in the educational sphere and to develop alternative and improved materials and processes for synthetic graphites. Supporting activities of SGL Group include the establishment of the “SGL Group” lecture hall, discourses about carbon materials as well as the creation of a carbon material laboratory at the AGH University.

Dr Gerd Wingefeld, Member of the Board of Management of SGL Group:

It is both the university’s international reputation as well as its unique competence in metallurgy that have made the AGH University of Science and Technology the partner of choice for SGL Group’s global research activities in the field of synthetic graphite. We look forward to working closely with one of Poland’s leading universities in the field of Science and Technology.

Through a series of lectures on the subject of “Industrial carbon” as well as endowed scholarships for scientific work, SGL Group has continuously promoted the practical training of future engineers and scientists at the Krakow University of Science and Technology since 2011. This cooperation enlarges the graphite competence of AGH and supports the education of highly qualified scientists in carbon and graphite materials.

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Sunreef Yachts Signs Contract for a New Composites Superyacht

John Shury — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:43:31 +0000

Sunreef Yachts announces new composites performance superyacht, the Sunreef 80

In early 2011 the shipyard received an order for an 82 feet Double Decker, and the company is now delighted to announce a new sale of a similarly sized 80 feet LOA yet dramatically different concept based on light displacement, performance and speed.

Commissioned by a European owner, the Sunreef 80 will be made of an advanced composite sandwich combining vinylester, PVC foam and carbon/glass fibre, with a carbon mast and boom, standing rigging by Kevlar and total sail area of 340 m2, weighing just 45T lightship and 60T fully loaded. The sleek and sporty exterior line was designed carefully to reduce windage and water resistance.

The yacht is designed to comfortably accommodate 9 guests and 4 crew. For the very first time on a Sunreef single deck catamaran, the owner suite will be located on the main deck. As is the case for all Sunreef catamarans, the cockpit and flybridge will feature dining areas, sunbathing pads and extended storage.

The mould is currently under construction, and the yacht is due to be launched in March 2013. The Sunreef 80 will begin the new composite superyacht series intended for owners who wish to enjoy fast sailing adventures without giving up on comfort and fully customised interiors.

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