CW survey reveals ongoing supply chain struggles
A recent survey with Gardner Intelligence underscores supply chain issues and uncertainties reported by fabricators — with a bit of hope for future growth areas.
Read MoreISO standard launched to quantify drapability and deformability of fabrics and nonwovens
ISO 21765 allows worldwide comparable measurement of various parameters, which can be measured on Textechno’s DRAPETEST instrument.
Read MoreTeijin Automotive Technologies unifies five automotive materials companies
Continental Structural Plastics, Inapal Plásticos, Benet Automotive, CSP Victall and Teijin Automotive Center Europe join together, provide global solutions for composites mobility solutions.
Read MoreNatural fiber-intensive Aura EV concept car unveiled
The all-electric vehicle concept was developed with natural fiber composite body panels designed by BAMD Composites with Bcomp materials.
Read MoreStudy reports INCA Renewtech hemp-based biocomposites radically reduce carbon emissions
Compared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
Read MoreAirbus begins assembly of first Wing of Tomorrow prototype
The program brings together more than 100 new technologies and composites innovations, including delivery of the first fixed trailing edge by GKN Aerospace.
Read MoreVertical Aerospace partners with GKN Aerospace on wing structure for VA-X4 eVTOL
GKN will deliver wing structures and wiring systems for the composites-intensive, zero-emissions aircraft.
Read MoreBoeing to build new factory to produce MQ-25 Stingray
Located in Illinois, U.S., the facility will use digital design and production for the composites-intensive unmanned Navy aircraft.
Read MoreCorrosion-resistant resins enable FRP petrochemical plant equipment
Spanish fabricator Ollearis used AOC resins and glass fiber filament winding to meet design and cost requirements for combustion unit tank and pipes.
Read MoreMarkforged launches software to scale additive manufacturing
Called Eiger Fleet, new cloud-based software enables more control and automation in connection with Markforged 3D printers.
Read MoreComposite building systems startup launches funding round
Florida-based Galexa Homes supplies pre-engineered wall, floor and roof systems built with pultruded fiberglass composites, looks to expand and move toward robotic assembly.
WatchSiemens Gamesa launches recyclable wind turbine blade
Called RecyclableBlade, the composite blades follows the IntegralBlade manufacturing process but with a new resin specially designed for recycling at the blade’s end of life.
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