No42 / July-August 2008 USERS’ PLATFORM Composites in the world Process Polydicyclopentadiene winning over construction professionals 36 Carbon fibre iPhone case 50 High impact-strength spokes 50 Head restraint system 51 New generation of hydrogen cars 51 KNOW-HOW Design “Eco-characterisation” of composite materials 58 Raw material Corrosion resistance of High-Performance Glass fibres 62 Process Rapid processing of tubular parts made of thermoplastic composites 68 Thermoplastics Reinforced thermoplastics enable affordable storm-resistant structures 40 Applications Composite aerodynamic front-end cabs for passenger trains 52 Sandwich structure Polypropylene honeycombs for a variety of uses 43 Special JEC Composite Asia (from p.71) I-VIII Next issue (No43) MARINE September 2008 Trenchless pipes’ installation 54 Equipment - Fast prototyping Business - Nanocomposites - Naval architect Corrosion Composite linings for corrosion protection 46 Unmanned aircraft made of high-temperature prepreg 55 EEE enclosures 55 Cool radiators for hot trucks 56 Subsea structures 56 Feature - Marine Users’ platform - Civil equipment Know-how - RTM - Gelcoat No42 July-August 2008 / JEC Composites Magazine