The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this ...

Not long ago, thermoplastic composites (TPCs) were heralded as the future of wind turbine blades. Recyclability, ease of repair and, especially, short mold cycle times made TPCs very attractive to ...

The surfacing of a wind blade typically consists of an in-mould gelcoat, or an in-mould primer followed by a subsequent painting operation. In-mould gelcoats have no post-production treatment and ...