CONTENTS
38 SHAPE FORMING Confi dence in composites 26
A Cranfi eld researcher outlines what we know about aerospace composites and what we need to learn
SHAPE FORMING
The fastest shape in nature 30 McLaren’s latest hypercar profi led
LIGHTWEIGHT MANUFACTURING A stitch in time
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This novel production process opens up more options for carbon fi bre use
LIGHTWEIGHT MANUFACTURING In the loop
SHOW PREVIEW 38
More than a fantasy, the fi rst Hyperloop capsule has been built and trials start soon in Toulouse
Ready for Railtex
The NEC will welcome rail professionals in May, this is what to expect
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EVs ACCORDING TO MIRA
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COMPOSITES AT CRANFIELD We take it for granted that composites
are vital for aero applications, but our knowledge on the subject is far from mature. A top researcher tells us more.
MCLAREN’S AMBITION You can’t fault McLaren’s ambition.
6 TAKE A TRIKE
BRP’s fun trike features clever engineering to make it simple to use
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