Lighter, Stronger, Better: Composites - STEM in 30
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Channel: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum · 2015 · Education
What makes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner so dreamy? Composites. These engineered materials allow aircraft to be lighter and stronger. Explore composites in this fast-paced webcast: learn what they are, how they are made and how they are used in the aerospace industry. This program is made possible through the generous support of Boeing.
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