Composite motion

Article Abstract:

Researchers considering design criteria for the ThrustSSC supersonic car realized that it should have a long, slender shape, with the longitudinal distribution of cross-sectional area being as smooth as possible. There is very unsteady flow in the transonic region, and this means that the structure had to be extremely stiff. Engineers addressed this challenge by using a space-frame constructed from welded steel tube. The body panels at the rear of the car are made from titanium alloys, with the main aerodynamic profiles at the front being made from composite materials.

Planning, Automobiles, Design and construction, Speed records

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Learning the works

Article Abstract:

Korean car maker Daewoo is investing heavily in Poland's state-owned car manufacturer FSO. Daewoo has taken a 40.5% share in FSO, set to rise to some 90% by 2000, giving it a dominant share of the Polish car market. Some $1.5 billion has been allocated to revitalize the plant which will have a capacity for 450,000 cars by 2000. Many FSO production line managers and workers have received training in Korea before returning to share their new skills with their colleagues.

Finance, Investments, Poland, Automobile industry, Daewoo Corp., Fabryka Samochodow Osbowych

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Mind over matter

Article Abstract:

Report of UK's Technology Foresight Initiative shows that flexible, and low-cost processing methods are the key to the exploitation of materials. The 1995 report on materials identifies seven high priority areas for science and technology. The panel recommends manufacturers and suppliers to set up partnerships for improving materials with an increased government support to the partnership programs.

United Kingdom, Methods, Usage, Science and technology policy, Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing, Materials

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