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From the CW Archives: The tale of the thermoplastic cryotank

In 2006, guest columnist Bob Hartunian related the story of his efforts two decades prior, while at McDonnell Douglas, to develop a thermoplastic composite crytank for hydrogen storage. He learned a lot of lessons.

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Market Outlook

Composites end markets: Energy (2024)

Composites are used widely in oil/gas, wind and other renewable energy applications. Despite market challenges, growth potential and innovation for composites continue.

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Market Outlook

Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2024)

Light weight and high performance continue to make composites popular in the elite sporting good market. Sustainability in both materials and recycling solutions are a key innovation area.

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Top 10 CompositesWorld articles of 2023

Through a variety of editorial content, CW explored the trends and topics that are rapidly flourishing in the industry. Based on Google Analytics, these top 10 articles were considered the most popular.  

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Editorial

Looking back at 2023 to look forward

As 2024 begins, we look at trending topics and our most-read stories in 2023, plus highlight new content for the new year.

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NDI

Innovation in ultrasonic inspection and nondestructive testing

With increasingly complex structural components working their way into aerospace programs, the need for versatility in inspection and testing capabilities is growing. 

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Top 10 CompositesWorld products of 2023

A variety of novel materials, processes targeting the composites industry’s light weight, sustainability and more rapid production efforts made CW’s top 10 most popular product pieces of 2023 based on Google Analytics.

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Damage tolerance testing of sandwich composites: The sandwich CAI test

A new ASTM-standardized test method established in 2022 assesses the compression-loaded damage tolerance of sandwich composites.  

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Marine

Plant tour: BeSpline/Addcomp, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Composites automation specialist increases access to next-gen technologies, including novel AFP systems and unique 3D parts using adaptive molds.

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Top 10 CompositesWorld news items of 2023

Explore 2023’s standout moments in the composites industry with CW's compilation of the top 10 news articles, determined by Google Analytics. 

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Wind/Energy

Manufacturing tech for scalable Type V hydrogen tank fabrication, CFRP lifecycle management

Cygnet Texkimp’s Multi Roll Stack and composite recycling technology catalyze ASCEND program’s mission to optimize aerospace, automotive hydrogen storage and CFRP sustainability.

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Solar-powered photonic cooling enables energy-saving coating

Passive cooling technology can reduce interior temperatures 5-13°C, offering weight, cost and CO2 benefits for cars, construction, aircraft and more.

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