September 2023 Issue
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September 2023
Digital Edition![Plant tour: Arris Composites, Berkeley, Calif., U.S.](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2023-cw/0923-cw-tour-arris-berkeley-exterior.jpg;maxWidth=600;quality=70)
Features
Featured articles from the September 2023 issue of CompositesWorld
![Back in the composites saddle](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2023-cw/0923-cw-fromeditor-kmvisit.jpeg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Back in the composites saddle
The CompositesWorld team looks ahead to upcoming composites industry events and opportunities for the remainder of the year.
Read More![Bio-based epoxy, recycled materials increase sustainability of all-terrain snowboards](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2023-cw/2023-cw-applications-salomon-1-webresize.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Bio-based epoxy, recycled materials increase sustainability of all-terrain snowboards
Aiming for a smaller environmental footprint while maintaining high performance, Salomon’s Highpath snowboard line incorporates bio-based epoxy, glass and basalt fiber stringers and recycled materials.
Read More![Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2023-cw/0923cw30thopener.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1
CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.
Read More![CirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/1123-cw-fod-plasticroad-3a.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
CirculinQ: Glass fiber, recycled plastic turn paving into climate solutions
Durable, modular paving system from recycled composite filters, collects, infiltrates stormwater to reduce flooding and recharge local aquifers.
Read More![Composites industry GBI contracted faster in July](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/0923-cw-gbi-graph-1.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Composites industry GBI contracted faster in July
The GBI: Composites maintains its consistent downward trend for the fifth month in a row.
Read More![Daher CARAC TP project advances thermoplastic composites certification approach](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/0723-cw-blog-daher-caractp-opener.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Daher CARAC TP project advances thermoplastic composites certification approach
New tests, analysis enable databases, models, design guidelines and methodologies, combining materials science with production processes to predict and optimize part performance at temperatures above Tg (≈150-180°C) for wing and engine structures.
Read More![Hybrid process marries continuous, discontinuous composites design](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/0623-cw-feature-photo1-pin-bracket.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Hybrid process marries continuous, discontinuous composites design
9T Labs and Purdue applied Additive Fusion Technology to engineer a performance- and cost-competitive aircraft bin pin bracket made from compression-molded continuous and discontinuous CFRTP.
Read More![Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/0923-cw-wip-airborne-1.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Modular, robotic cells enable high-rate RTM using any material format
Airborne’s automated ply placement systems at Airbus, GKN Aerospace and Teijin Automotive Technologies aim to maximize flexibility and intelligent automation.
Read More![What to expect at CAMX 2023](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2023-CW/camx2022-2.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
What to expect at CAMX 2023
Are you ready for Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) 2023? This year’s event takes place Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2023 in Atlanta, Ga., U.S.
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