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CompositesWorld explores the world of fiber-reinforced composites technology. Our coverage digs into what's new and trending in composites design, tooling, materials and fabrication, and we share the stories of how these materials and processes come together in real-world applications for end markets like aerospace, automotive, marine and wind energy.

CompositesWorld News

Filament Winding

Com&Sens presents workshop on fiber optic sensing for COPVs

Three-day hands-on workshop from June 11-13 in Leuven, Belgium, will equip participants with a better understanding of fiber optic sensing technology for digital manufacturing of composite tanks.

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Aerospace

Airbus Helicopters RACER demonstrator performs first flight

Rotorcraft architecture featuring a highly composites-intensive design transitions into 2-year flight campaign to demonstrate its high-speed capabilities.

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Aerospace

ISRO C/C composite nozzle development enhances rocket engines

Durable composite nozzle can replace metal versions for mass reduction and payload capacity boost in launch vehicles.

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Sustainability

Watch: A practical view of sustainability in composites product development

Markus Beer of Forward Engineering addresses definitions of sustainability, how to approach sustainability goals, the role of life cycle analysis (LCA) and social, environmental and governmental driving forces. Watch his “CW Tech Days: Sustainability” presentation.  

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Automotive

Hyundai, Toray team up for composite materials development

Through the partnership, Hyundai Motor Group expects to support its long-term electrification strategy, enhance customer experiences and ensure vehicle safety.

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Beta’s Alia eVTOL achieves piloted transition flight

Full transition from VTOL hover, to wing-borne cruise, and back to hover, prepares Beta for next steps in progressing its aircraft platforms.

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Thermoplastics

NIAR, KraussMaffei cooperation enables efficient aerospace aircraft conversion

Incorporation of FiberForm advances NIAR ability to convert metallic components to fiber-reinforced thermoplastic versions in cargo aircraft.  

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UMaine’s novel polymer 3D printer surpasses former Guinness World Record

Four times larger than its 2019 predecessor, Factory of the Future 1.0 offers new opportunities in composite materials, including development of recycled and bio-based materials, opening up new research frontiers.

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Trends

Speak at CW’s New Space Tech Days event on Nov. 13

One-day online event in winter 2024 will feature six presentations exploring the increasing importance of composites in the evolving space market.

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CAMX

Maurice Conti to deliver CAMX 2024 keynote address

A futurist and innovation executive, Conti will bring his insights and vision to the stage at this year’s North American composites trade show.  

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