CompositesWorld News

Aerospace

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.

Watch

TFP, TFP Hydrogen Products rebrand to James Cropper

Realignment of composites and hydrogen subsidiaries under an Advanced Materials Division strengthens James Cropper’s new growth strategy via a unified identity and vision.

Read More
Defense

NanoSperse celebrates 15 years of aerospace composites service

The Ohio-based business is dedicated to improving the durability, reliability and functionality of composites using nanotechnology for major U.S. aerospace and defense companies.  

Read More
Coatings

Ultima Forma, Polar Technology explore electroformed coating for aerocomposites

Electro-deposited erosion protection layer will be applied to aerofoil-shaped composite components to offer improvements to future technologies such as propeller blades used in eVTOLs.

Read More
Hydrogen Storage

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.

Read More

Movetech engineering center grows Frasle mobility market innovations

Brazilian R&D center is evolving after 50 years of innovation in friction materials, adding structural composites and polymeric components to its segment activities.

Read More
Construction

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.

Watch
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.

Read More
Trends

CW finalizes Carbon Fiber 2024 program

Take part in this year’s event in Charleston, South Carolina, which annually provides attendees a comprehensive view of the carbon fiber supply chain through carefully curated presentations, exhibits and receptions.

Read More

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.

Read More
High-Density Urethane (HDU) boards
The future of extensometry
recycling carbon composite materials
Venango Machine Co. Inc.
Thermoplastic Composite Laminates
Airtech International Inc.