composites in the world The iPump According to its inventor, the iPump Micro is the lightest air pump in the world - at just 21 grams. Thanks to its carbon fibre body, it is less than half the weight of other pocket pumps. The owner of the carbon fibre profile facility shared the enthusiasm of the creator and produced many samples just to get the exact right one with the right dimensions to provide the right air pumping characteristics. This tiny little pump has a capacity of 150 psi / 11 bar, more than enough to fulfil its task when needed. n More information: http://ipump.co.jp Tools on Here is another solution to lighten your equipment as a cyclist. The Mini 9 Pro CB from Topeak features nine precision tools folded into a sleek carbon fibre body. Its pro-quality hardened steel tools are built to last. The small size hides in a jersey pocket or saddle bag and is the minimal repair solution for serious road riding or endurance mountain biking. This 9-tool assembly weighs just 73 grams n More information: www.topeak.com Lady Gaga During one of her most recent appearances, singer and performer Lady Gaga soared into the air in a «flying dress» named «Volantis». The singer floated 1.80 m above the stage in this remotecontrolled, electric-powered hover vehicle designed by Studio XO in London. Volantis includes many carbon parts: the platform, all the propellers as well as the protective casings. n More information: www.studio-xo.com Next issue (n°87) Application Market Feature R&D Technology - Aircraft - Europe -Polymer fibre - JEC Europe - Welding - CMC - Bonding - Gelcoat Special interior JEC Europe - UAV 66 jec composites magazine / No86 January - February 2014http://ipump.co.jp http://www.topeak.com http://www.studio-xo.com