Home building with composites
There’s a house being built next door. It could be using more composites.
Read MoreUpdate: Lower wing skin, Wing of Tomorrow
Airbus is evaluating several advanced composites technologies as part of its Wing of Tomorrow program. Among these is liquid resin infusion of the lower wing skin, being developed by Spirit AeroSystems.
WatchNational Composites Week: Why are composites essential?
On the last day of the 2020 National Composites Week, composites professionals tell us why they think composites are essential. A million thanks to everyone who participated.
Read MoreReimagining wind blade design
Wind turbine blade architecture is so well established that it’s difficult to imagine there might be a better alternative. ACT Blade’s skeleton-based design is a step in that direction.
Read MoreJoin CW to celebrate National Composites Week.
National Composites Week, August 24-28, is your chance to celebrate the importance of composite materials and manufacturing. This year’s theme: Composites Are Essential.
Read MoreAZL Aachen webinar: Tape integration into injection molding
AZL Aachen is hosting the third webinar in its Lightweight TechTalk series, titled, “Tape Integration Into Injection Molded Parts,” on Thursday, Aug. 13, 5:00 am-6:20 am EDT (11:00 am-12:20 pm CET).
Read MoreWebinar presentation: Next-Generation Composites Materials and Processes (July 2020)
CompositesWorld hosted on July 28, 2020, a webinar titled, “Next-Generation Composite Materials and Processes.” If you missed the live webinar, you can watch the recording or download a PDF of the presentation.
Read MoreAerion Supersonic, Spirit AeroSystems expand composites agreement
Spirit will expand its work on the composite forward, pressurized fuselage for the AS2 supersonic business jet, leading to full-rate production in 2023.
Read MoreCorvette, yesterday and today
The Corvette has changed much in 67 years, but its appeal is enduring.
Read MoreCAMX 2020 Preview
Transformed into a virtual event, the latest CAMX 2020 preview describes some of the opportunities that will be available for visitors and exhibitors.
Read MoreSky Advanced Materials fabrics win DNV-GL type approval
Certification for Hungary-based Sky Advanced Materials covers use of fabrics made with Zoltek PX35 50k tow carbon fiber combined with epoxy or vinyl ester.
Read MoreLilium, Toray reach carbon fiber supply agreement
Toray will provide carbon fiber directly to Lilium during development of the Lilium Jet eVTOL craft, and then to suppliers during prototyping and production. Includes video of Lilium Jet test flight.
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