Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Trends

A&P Technology awarded SBIR to further inline inspection

A&P Technology was recently awarded an AFWERX SBIR to expedite the development of inline inspection capabilities for braided composite components for hypersonics and military aircraft.

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Editorial

Thoughts from the trade show floor

As the trade show season kicks off, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis shares observations from industry events. 

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Feature

Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 2

CW covers key composite developments that have taken place from the 1990s to today in the second part of this two-part retrospective.

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Aerospace

Episode 42: Jeff Sloan, CompositesWorld

CW publisher and brand V.P. Jeff Sloan discusses the history of CW and the evolution of the composites industry during his time as editor. 

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Aerospace

National AAM Center of Excellence officially opens

The Springfield, Ohio-based project seeks to make the state a hub for advanced air mobility R&D activity.

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CAMX

Back in the composites saddle

The CompositesWorld team looks ahead to upcoming composites industry events and opportunities for the remainder of the year. 

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Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1

CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.

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Construction

KU researchers explore FRP materials for dams, levee reinforcement

To address aging infrastructure, a team of researchers at KU is conducting research into repairing and retrofitting 700-plus dams, levees and related structures nationwide using FRP materials.

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Episode 41: Chase Hogoboom, T.J. Perrotti, Composite Energy Technologies Inc.

Chase Hogoboom (president) and TJ Perrotti (senior Naval architect and chief design engineer), CET Photo Credit: Composite Energy Technologies Inc.

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Aerospace

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils new zero-emissions aircraft facilities

Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveils refurbished facilities for development of future hydrogen-powered aircraft.

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Editorial

Celebrating National Composites Week

August 21-25, 2023 is National Composites Week. This year’s theme is “Composites Are Now,” recognizing the ways composites are shaping the world today.

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Editorial

The (not exactly) new guy at CW

Former CW writer and editor Scott Francis rejoins the brand as editor-in-chief as Jeff Sloan assumes the role of publisher. 

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Composite raw materials