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ON THE COVER:
Final assembly of the BMW i3
electric vehicle at the Leipzig,
Germany, plant. The i3 features a
passenger cell comprised entirely
of carbon fiber-based composites.
The drive module is aluminum and
must be joined to the passenger
cell using specialized adhesives.
Courtesy of BMW AG and
Zwick/Roell, Ulm, Germany.
zwick.com.
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Dynamic Testing Market for Composites Sees Growth and Innovation Peter Bailey Some exciting trends are developing in the world of composites testing. The Role of Materials Testing in Vehicle Lightweighting Alex Koprivc A mixed materials strategy calls for efficiency and flexibility, especially when it comes to testing requirements. Naval Academy Attacks Corrosion with Education and Research Joel J. Schubbe The U.S. Naval Academy is expanding awareness about corrosion-related material degradation, its effects on force readiness, and efforts to manage it. TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT Full Spectrum Infrared Light Analysis Enhances Web Gauging Applications Accurate multi-component thickness and moisture data is critical to the productivity and efficiency of producers of plastic films, extrusion coatings, blown films, and nonwoven fabrics. METALLURGY LANE The Toolmakers: Part II Charles R. Simcoe Modern society has evolved and progressed in no small part due to the availability of cutting tools made of high-speed steel.