Carbon Fiber
A carbon fiber is a long, thin strand of material composed mostly of carbon atoms. The carbon atoms are bonded together in microscopic crystals that make the fiber very strong for its size. Several thousand carbon fibers are twisted together to form a yarn, which may be used by itself or woven into a fabric. The yarn or fabric is combined with epoxy and molded to form various composite materials. Carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials are used to make aircraft and spacecraft parts, racing car bodies, golf club shafts, bicycle frames, fishing rods, automobile springs, sailboat masts, and many other components where light weight and high strength are needed.
THE BOEING CO. $76 (New York symbol BA; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 764.8 million; Market cap: $58.1 billion; WSSF Rating: Above average) is the world’s second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, behind Europe’s Airbus.
Boeing is currently developing its new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet plane, which uses lightweight materials like titanium and carbon fiber. This makes the …read more »
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. $37 (New York symbol GE; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 10.0 billion; Market cap: $370.0 billion; WSSF Rating: Above average) is one of the world’s largest industrial …read more »
THE BOEING CO. $94 (New York symbol BA; Conservative Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 777.2 million; Market cap: $73.1 billion; WSSF Rating: Above average) is the world’s second-largest maker of commercial aircraft, behind Europe’s Airbus. This business accounts for 50% of its revenue and 60% of its profits.
Boeing’s other main business is its defense and space operations, …read more »
Boeing continues to win new orders for its 787 Dreamliner plane. The company has now sold over 700 Dreamliners, and aims to begin deliveries next year. Sales could expand further if the aircraft performs as expected.
Boeing already profits as the one of the world’s largest makers of commercial aircraft. It’s also a leading defence and space contractor. The prospects for …read more »
