The growing role of composites in infrastructure
From bridges to rebar and pilings, composites provide installation and life cycle cost savings over steel and concrete.
Read MoreMicrofiber-infused resin enables single-step molding process
Spoke Materials’ reinforced liquid composites provide alternative fabrication methods.
Read MoreEpisode 31: John Riendeau, Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island Commerce director of business development John Riendeau discusses how the state’s legacy experience in boat building has translated into expertise in new markets within the composites industry.
ListenDubai Expo 2020 unveils carbon fiber entry portals
Dubai Expo 2020 entryway portals were made from carbon fiber using a 3D weaving process.
Read MoreSolar Orbiter embarks on its mission to study the Sun
Solar Orbiter’s carbon fiber composite, titanium layered solar shield guides heat away from the spacecraft and can withstand up to 970º F (521º C).
Read MoreATL Composites parts enable Roger Hill-designed powercat
New 16-meter composite displacement hull powercat uses DuFLEX composite panels from ATL Composites.
Read MorePlant Tour: RUAG Space, Decatur, Alabama, U.S.
Out-of-autoclave composites manufacturing facility comes of age with first U.S.-made composite structures for the Atlas V launcher, and qualification parts for the Vulcan.
Read MoreIACMI Winter 2020 Meeting
The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) held its winter meeting in Dayton, Ohio, U.S. January 21-23, updating its membership on the public-private institute's efforts to accelerate composites design and manufacturing.
Read MoreDiving deeper into composite processes
CW recently had the opportunity to visit Abaris Training (Reno, Nev., U.S.), a company that has offered advanced composite training courses for more than 30 years.
Read MoreNASA, SpaceX complete successful test of Crew Dragon abort system
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon completes final major flight test before it begins carrying astronauts to the International Space Station.
Read MoreLooking back at 2019 webinars
CompositesWorld webinar topics range from structural adhesives to automated fiber placement (AFP) to thermoplastics to composites repair, and much more.
Read MoreSpaceX tests new Crew Dragon parachute design
Successful parachute tests bring the Crew Dragon another step closer to a crewed flight test.
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