CW Blog

Editorial 27 Nov 2020

And the winners are...

As 2020 comes to an end, CW Editor-in-Chief Jeff Sloan takes a look at the stories over the last 12 months that garnered the most attention on the CW website.

Compression Molding 26 Nov 2020

Tech Table: Compression molding machines

CW’s third Tech Table represents compression molding machine data collected from information provided by suppliers.

Trends 25 Nov 2020

South Korean carbon fiber recycling start-up scales up

With plans for growth, CATACK-H claims its solvolysis-based recycling process can reclaim high-quality fibers and resins from materials and finished parts.

Design and Testing 25 Nov 2020

Part 2: Applying CT scan data analysis and visualization to composites

Advanced CT-scan analyses can offer deep insight into challenges faced when examining novel composites and hybrid material behavior or performing quality and certification testing. Part two of a two-part series.

Aerospace 24 Nov 2020

AFP tow steering comes of age, Part 1: Current state

It used to be enough that AFP systems could precisely and quickly place and cut multiple tows to build complex aerostructures. Now, fabricators need those tows steered, and the tighter the radius, the better.

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Aerospace 20 Nov 2020

Hybrid, large-format additive tooling: Lighter, faster, less costly molds for big parts

Additively manufactured cores, CFRP face skins produce large tools for prototype, low-volume aerostructure parts.

20 Nov 2020

Automated Composites Knowledge Center

Here, in the Automated Composites Knowledge Center, CGTech brings you vital information about all things automated composites.

19 Nov 2020

Cloudy skies ahead for composites

In light of the uncertainty the composites industry faces, business travel, the supply chain and the inability to develop next-generation leaders are concerns to watch for leading into 2021.

Economics 19 Nov 2020

Composites activity expansion quickens in October

Seasonal shipping rush sends supplier delivery reading higher, marking the first time since mid-2019 that the Index reported two consecutive months of expanding business activity.