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26 Jul 2024 Advanced Air Mobility
GKN delivers composite wing, booms for Supernal eVTOL
Key deliveries include the complete composite wing assembly in June and booms anticipated by end of July, in anticipation of upcoming flights and 2028 commercial service.

24 Jul 2024 Automotive
Voith HySTech establishes JVs with Chinese Weifu High Technology Group
Supplier of Type 4 towpreg hydrogen storage tanks develops joint ventures with automotive technology group in China.

22 Jul 2024 Advanced Air Mobility
Vertical Aerospace releases new VX4 prototype, begins initial testing
Initial powered ground tests are underway for the U.K.-built composite eVTOL vehicle, ahead of a more robust flight program with CAA Permit to Fly approval.

22 Jul 2024 Advanced Air Mobility
CAEATFA grants Archer approval for electric powertrain facility ramp-up
The $117 million award, believed to be CAEATFA’s largest to date in AAM, will support Archer’s planned expansion of battery pack and aircraft production facilities intended to support eVTOL commercialization.

18 Jul 2024 Electric Vehicles
Composites end markets: Automotive (2024)
Recent trends in automotive composites include new materials and developments for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and recycled and bio-based materials.

17 Jul 2024 Filament Winding
Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI Materials Integrity Centre
Versatile composites equipment will support the global R&T organization’s research and manufacturing of novel materials and parts for pressure vessels and pipes.
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26 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Corebon induction heating
This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

26 Jul 2024 Design & Tooling
Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts
Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

24 Jul 2024 Glass Fibers
Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs
A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

24 Jul 2024 Materials Testing
Laser-excited acoustics provide contact-free, nondestructive composites inspection
Xarion’s couplant-free NDT technology uses laser physics and a membrane-free optical microphone, eliminating the requirement for fluid coupling, widening the scope for NDT technology.

22 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Optimized rib-reinforced hollow composites via printed molds
Addyx topology optimization and water-soluble mandrel enables simultaneous rib and skin layup for one-shot, high-strength, lightweight structures.

19 Jul 2024 Design and Testing
Photothermal tomography for locating, quantifying defects in composites
Years of infrared testing development result in thermography technology that is no longer just qualitative, but can define defect size and depth, making additional UT scans obsolete.
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26 Jul 2024 Sustainability
GKN Aerospace commits to Airbus SusWingS program
Program will focus on sustainable, next-gen wing solutions, including in wing design and manufacturing and advancements in carbon fiber-reinforced composite materials.

26 Jul 2024 Glass Fibers
AGY, UST Mamiya enhance Olympics equipment via fiberglass vaulting poles
Integration of S2 glass reinforcement into pole brand ESSX support elite U.S. pole vaulting athlete performance and safety during this year’s Olympic Games.

26 Jul 2024 Prepregs
Resin formulations, prepreg development modifiable to customer specifications
CAMX 2024: TCR Composites is a global prepreg supplier, offering continuous tow/roving, woven and stitched fabrics, braided sleeves and UD tapes.

25 Jul 2024 Thermoplastics
CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints
Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.

24 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Norco GFRP molds meet high-quality cast concrete beam production needs
A project with P&M successfully achieved manufacture of six 20-meter-long architectural beams for an R&D facility with near-seamless surfaces and on a tight production schedule.

24 Jul 2024 Carbon Fibers
Ariane 6 heavy-lift rocket makes inaugural launch
Carbon fiber launch vehicle powered into space in early July, demonstrating its ability to launch missions from low-Earth orbit and into deep space.
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26 Jul 2024 Compression Molding
Corebon induction heating
This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

26 Jul 2024 Design & Tooling
Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts
Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

25 Jul 2024 Thermoplastics
CEAD print bed anchors ensure first layer adhesion in large-format 3D prints
Reusable plugs insert into CEAD’s patent-pending print bed, enable locking of first layer and easy release once printing is finished.

25 Jul 2024 Cutting/Kitting
Cutting supplies, equipment enhance composites testing in the lab
CAMX 2024: On display at Extec’s booth is the Labcut 5000 precision composite plate saw, Nikon MA200 inverted metallurgical microscope and Labpol 12 automatic grinder/polisher.

22 Jul 2024 Additive Manufacturing
Optimized rib-reinforced hollow composites via printed molds
Addyx topology optimization and water-soluble mandrel enables simultaneous rib and skin layup for one-shot, high-strength, lightweight structures.

22 Jul 2024 CAMX
Raw materials distributor provides quality fiberglass, resin variety
CAMX 2024: Imate Composites presents a variety of resins, fiberglass and roving products, as well as mats and catalysts.
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17 Jul 2024 Composites Basics
Five things you get with your CW subscription
Reliable news and information on where and how fiber-reinforced composites are being applied — that’s just the start of what you get from our team here at CompositesWorld.

1 Jun 2024 Composites Basics
CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events
CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.

20 Feb 2024 Feature
Composites end markets: Electronics (2024)
Increasingly, prototype and production-ready smart devices featuring thermoplastic composite cases and other components provide lightweight, optimized sustainable alternatives to metal.

25 Aug 2023 Composites Basics
Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1
CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.

21 Jul 2023 Design/Simulation
The basics of composite drawing interpretation
Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.

27 Jan 2023 Troubleshooter
Proper application of semi-permanent mold release systems
Performing regular maintenance of the layup tool for successful sealing and release is required to reduce the risk of part adherence.
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21 Aug 2024
Simplify Composite Drilling
Kennametal will cover the influence of different composite materials characteristics on drilling performance and how to optimize the process. Agenda: Who is Kennametal? Hole making challenges in composite materials Innovations for hole making applications Upcoming events and academic partnerships

On Demand
A Thermoplastic Particle Foam for Aviation Interior Sandwich Composites
In addition to its proven fire resistance as a pure foam and within a sandwich composite system, the new material offers efficient manufacturing of 3-dimensional geometries and opens new possibilities for direct function integration. Agenda: Manufacturing process of thermoplastic particle foams Sandwich composite component requirements of commercial aircraft interior structures (e.g. FST, Heat Release) Function integration into net shape molded foam parts (e.g. inserts) Potential use-cases in fire critical applications

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Advancements in Resin Infusion for High-Rate Manufacturing
This webinar will cover infusion technology for the manufacture of aerospace composite structures. Hexcel will give an overview of different infusion processes, types of reinforcement and resin products available along with some example applications. Agenda: Benefits of Infusion Overview of resin infusion processes Reinforcement types Resins Processing Example applications

On Demand
Digital Solutions for Enhanced Productivity in Composites Engineering
Explore next-gen composites engineering solutions in this webinar. Uncover the capabilities of Fives' Composite Optical Automated Surface Tracking (COAST) platform and Advanced Composites Environment Suite (ACES) software, optimizing design, production and quality control. Gain insights into how these end-to-end solutions enhance productivity and deliver measurable results. Join Fives to discover the transformative benefits of a fully-integrated digital solution for revolutionizing manufacturing processes. Agenda: Digital composites suite: CAD, CAM, robotic automated fiber placement (RAFP) and in-process inspection Video demonstration Value propositions Product offerings

On Demand
Behind the Scenes: 3 Steps to 3D-Print a Thermoset Mold
Find out how outsourced, costly tooling can be produced in-house to overcome bottlenecks, reduce costs and protect IP. Agenda: Explore durable casting materials that can be 3D-printed in complex designs Discover industry-proven Sika materials now available for high-speed, additive tooling Explore the benefits of thermoset molds that ensure uniform expansion, optimum bonding with the end part, as well as high durability

On Demand
Advances in Aerospace: Building the Case for Thermoplastics
Thermoplastic material systems have been used in aerospace for decades. Their use and adoption continues to grow and Trelleborg has been on the leading edge of development for many of these systems. In this webinar, Trelleborg will be presenting a range of topics from the use of in-situ, automated fiber placement of thermoplastics prepreg for structural and functional products to complex injection molding of thermoplastic interior pieces. It will explore some of the benefits these products provide and the potential for future growth and development. Agenda: Current state of thermoplastics in aerospace Thermoplastic composite use cases for high-performance electric motors and torque tubes Injection-molded thermoplastic interior pieces The future of potential for thermoplastic applications for aerospace

20 Aug 2024 New & Upcoming
Enabling Next-Generation Composites with Circular Carbon Materials Register Now
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4 Sep 2024
SPE ACCE 2024
Join us at the ACCE 2023 event and learn about how the automotive and transportation industries are advancing with composites playing a key role in the development of electric vehicles and sustainability initiatives worldwide. Lightweight composites are ideal materials for improving vehicle performance, reducing mass, extending range and compensating for battery weight. Polymer composites are enabling lower emission vehicles, reducing the carbon footprint and saving energy to benefit the environment now and in the future. Thermoset and thermoplastic composites are the key to EV, Mobility and Sustainability.

4 Sep 2024
International Composites Summit (ICS)
The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business. The International Composites Summit is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry.

9 Sep 2024
CAMX 2024
CAMX is your best source for new solutions, technologies, and ideas you need for your current and future projects. CAMX makes it easy to watch live process demos, see materials and interactive displays on what may be possible in the future, and meet with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers. Preview the technology that will be on display at CAMX 2024 — view the CAMX Forecast!

10 Sep 2024
Parts Cleaning Conference at IMTS 2024
Debuting in 2010, the Parts Cleaning Conference is the leading and most trusted manufacturing and industrial parts cleaning forum focused solely on delivering quality technical information in the specialized field of machined parts cleansing. Providing guidance and training to understand the recognized sets of standards for industrial cleaning, every year the Conference showcases industry experts who present educational sessions on the latest and most pressing topics affecting manufacturing facilities today. Discover all that the 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference has to offer!

24 Sep 2024
Composite Repair Seminar & Experts Forum for MRO 2024
Building on the success of previous events held in Singapore, Paris, and Bremen, the Composite Repair Seminar & Experts Forum for MRO 2024 will take place September 24, 2024 at Republic Polytechnic in Singapore. The seminar will showcase recent innovations and research results from the academic community, offering practical application examples and demonstrations, including hands-on experiences for participants. This event is primarily aimed at composite repair engineers and technicians in engineering, technical, or training departments of airlines and MROs, as well as PhD candidates and postgraduate students with R&D interests in bonded composite repairs and potential career prospects in the aeronautical industry. Throughout the seminar, experienced industry professionals and academic experts will provide insights into recent R&D developments and critical issues in bonded composite repair. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved & learn about innovative solutions to ensure reliable repairs, even on Class I (safety-critical) structures. Organized by: Republic Polytechnic’s School of Engineering, Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers, GMI Aero and Melchers Singapore. For more information and to reserve your participation, please contact: Ms Rachel NG, +65 62599288, +65 63559219, RachelNg@melchers.com.sg

1 Oct 2024
IBEX 2024
IBEX 365 is the event’s year-round hub for buyers and professionals looking to source the most innovative technology and newest products available.

4 Sep 2024 New & Upcoming
International Composites Summit 2024 Register Now
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10 Jan 2024
Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting
Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

8 Jan 2024
Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

27 Dec 2023
Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production
Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.

23 Nov 2023
KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

1 Nov 2023
Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes
The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

21 Jul 2023
UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
Articles See All

26 Jul 2024 Compression Molding
Active core molding: A new way to make composite parts
Koridion expandable material is combined with induction-heated molds to make high-quality, complex-shaped parts in minutes with 40% less material and 90% less energy, unlocking new possibilities in design and production.

24 Jul 2024 Materials Testing
Laser-excited acoustics provide contact-free, nondestructive composites inspection
Xarion’s couplant-free NDT technology uses laser physics and a membrane-free optical microphone, eliminating the requirement for fluid coupling, widening the scope for NDT technology.

22 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Optimized rib-reinforced hollow composites via printed molds
Addyx topology optimization and water-soluble mandrel enables simultaneous rib and skin layup for one-shot, high-strength, lightweight structures.

19 Jul 2024 Design and Testing
Photothermal tomography for locating, quantifying defects in composites
Years of infrared testing development result in thermography technology that is no longer just qualitative, but can define defect size and depth, making additional UT scans obsolete.

18 Jul 2024 Hydrogen Storage
Composites end markets: Automotive (2024)
Recent trends in automotive composites include new materials and developments for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell technologies, and recycled and bio-based materials.

17 Jul 2024 Core
Guidance for the thermoforming process
A briefing on some of the common foam core material types, forming methods and tooling requirements.

26 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Corebon induction heating
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26 Jul 2024 Sustainability
Corebon induction heating
This sidebar to CW’s August 2024 feature article reviews this technology for more efficient composites manufacturing and why it aligns with Koridion active core molding.

16 Jul 2024 Wind/Energy
EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
EU project will develop bio-based, repairable and recyclable vitrimer composites and advanced sensors for highly reliable, sustainable wind blades.

26 Jun 2024 Aerospace
Achieving composites innovation through collaboration
Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community.

19 Jun 2024 Carbon Fibers
Teijin Carbon Europe receives ISCC Plus certification
Certification covers Tenax carbon fiber production at Heinsberg-Oberbruch, Germany, plant, adds to Teijin’s certifications for carbon fiber and PAN in Japan.

14 Jun 2024 Sustainability
Fyous launches infinitely reusable manufacturing mold tech
PolyMorphic Moulding technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create a shape from a 3D CAD shape in less than 20 minutes, achieving zero waste and enabling parts production 14 times faster than 3D printing.

10 Jun 2024 Aerospace
Airbus flies bio-based carbon fiber helicopter nose panel
Proof-of-concept part used bio-based acrylontrile precursor with same performance as conventional CFRP but with significantly less CO2.

26 Jul 2024 Aerospace
GKN Aerospace commits to Airbus SusWingS program
Knowledge Centers

The Now and Next in Composites

CompositesWorld Collections
CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

Sensors for Composite Processing

Automated Composites
In the Automated Composites Knowledge Center, CGTech brings you vital information about all things automated composites.

Sustainability
The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.

Closed Molding Knowledge Center
Closed mold processes have many advantages over open molding. In this knowledge center, learn the basics and vital tools needed to produce parts accurately.
CW Tech Days

Composites in Infrastructure and Construction
CompositesWorld’s CW Tech Days: Infrastructure event offers a series of expert presentations on composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in Advanced Air Mobility
Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.

Thermoplastics for Large Structures
Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

Sustainability in Composites Manufacturing
Explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.

Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures
CompositesWorld’s Tech Days: Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures is designed to provide a multi-perspective view of the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

New Space Applications
Explore the technologies, materials and strategies used by composites manufacturers working in the evolving space market.

Merging Materials and Technologies for Infrastructure and Construction
During this CW Tech Days event, sponsored by Composites One, experts will offer presentations to review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in the Hydrogen Economy
In these sessions, experts will discuss the emerging hydrogen economy and the opportunities for composites in this lucrative space.
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Composites in Hydrogen Storage
A report on the demand for hydrogen as an energy source and the role composites might play in the transport and storage of hydrogen.

Recycled Composites
This collection features detail the current state of the industry and recent success stories across aerospace, automotive and rail applications.

Thermoplastic Composites
This collection details the basics, challenges, and future of thermoplastic composites technology, with particular emphasis on their use for commercial aerospace primary structures.

Tooling
This collection features recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

8th International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC2024)

January 28 - February 02, 2024

The 48th International Conference & Exposition on Advanced Ceramics & Composites (ICACC 2024) will be held from Jan. 28–Feb. 2, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Fla. It is a great honor to chair this conference, which has a strong history of being one of the best international meetings on advanced structural and functional ceramics, composites, and other emerging ceramic materials and technologies.

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