What makes a CW Top Shop?
With three years of surveys accumulated, the CW Top Shops data tell us much about the strengths of high-performing composites fabricators.
Read MoreDesigning for automated composites manufacturing of low-volume aerostructures
The commercial aerospace industry is heavily focused on design for efficient high-rate manufacturing, but there is still need for automated, affordable fabrication of low-rate aerostructures.
Read MoreRick Brandt named VP, Advanced Materials Media Brands, including CompositesWorld
Brandt, who worked previously as a CW sales representative, will replace CW’s outgoing publisher Ryan Delahanty.
Read MoreWith CAMX, the composites industry takes a step back toward normal
The symbolism of CAMX is important for an industry and its members who are eager to reconnect on a personal and professional level.
Read MoreRefrigerated railcar floor expands composites horizons
TrinityRail, in an effort to update a 20-year-old design, seizes the opportunity to apply composites in a structural application in its refrigerated railcar. It’s a first for the rail and composites industry.
Read MoreReady or not, here come flying taxis and hydrogen
Composites are ripe for entry into a variety of markets, but advanced air mobility and hydrogen storage are poised to put unprecedented pressure on the supply chain.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview
The composites industry is gearing up for CAMX 2021 in Dallas, Texas, the first in-person major trade event in more than two years.
Read MoreNorthern Composites, Krayden discuss acquisition
Colorado-based distributor Krayden expands its composites industry presence with the acquisition of Northern Composites. Both companies talk about the deal.
Read MoreOut-of-autoclave VBO rear spar, thermoplastic ribs target Wing of Tomorrow
French Tier 1 aerospace supplier Daher develops out-of-autoclave materials and process technologies for application in next-gen structures for the Airbus Wing of Tomorrow program.
Read MoreComposites in aircraft fuselage — now and in the future
What do some of the challenges of composites use on the 787 teach us about composites use on next-generation aircraft?
Read MoreCAMX 2021 preview: Michelman
Michelman, a manufacturer of advanced materials including fiber sizing and surface modifiers, is featuring its Hydrosize and Hydrosize Carbon fiber sizing solutions, and Unyte technologies for technical textiles.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 preview: Ascent Aerospace
Tooling specialist Ascent Aerospace is emphasizing recently installed capacity to produce tools, molds and fixtures via large-format additive manufacturing at its Santa Ana, Calif., U.S., location.
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