Every step of the composites manufacturing process requires energy. Energy to produce the fiber, energy to design and energy to manufacture the final part. There is also a fair amount of energy ...

Mechanical and aerospace engineers have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving speed and quality while reducing waste. Researchers at the University of Virginia have ...

Simple cycle gas turbines provide efficiency levels of around 35% to 40%. Combined cycle units boost efficiency to 60% and beyond. But another option is emerging that combines the attributes of simple ...