February 2024 Issue
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February 2024
Digital Edition![Bio-based, fire-resistant composites become mainstream](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2024-CW/0224-cw-duplicor-opener-v2.jpg;maxWidth=600;quality=70)
Features
Featured articles from the February 2024 issue of CompositesWorld
![Creating a culture of excellence in aerocomposites](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2024-CW/0224-cw-ppf-mras-opener.png;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Creating a culture of excellence in aerocomposites
ST Engineering MRAS discusses the importance of addressing human factors to reduce separator inclusion in bonded structures.
Read More![Fastener selection for composite materials](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2024-cw/0224-cw-troubleshooter-interior.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Fastener selection for composite materials
How to navigate terminology, materials and functionality in choosing the right fastener for components or assemblies involving composite materials.
Read More![JEC World 2024 preview](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/cw/2024-cw/jecworld2023-1.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
JEC World 2024 preview
The world’s largest composites industry trade event returns to Paris, France, March 5-7, 2024, featuring exhibits, awards, conference programming and more.
Read More![Repurposing wind blades as functional community art pieces](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2024-CW/0224-cw-Apps-Canvus-3-webresize.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
Repurposing wind blades as functional community art pieces
Ohio-based Canvus Inc. upcycles fiberglass wind blades, car tires and post-consumer plastics to create outdoor furniture that amplifies sustainability messages in community spaces.
Read More![The next evolution in AFP](https://d2n4wb9orp1vta.cloudfront.net/cms/brand/CW/2024-CW/0224-cw-feature-afp-opener3.jpg;maxWidth=400;quality=70)
The next evolution in AFP
Automated fiber placement develops into more compact, flexible, modular and digitized systems with multi-material and process capabilities.
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What’s new for 2024?
CompositesWorld discusses recent changes, upcoming events and strategies for the upcoming year.
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