CompositesWorld News
ACMA releases statement on EPA actions on styrene designation
Styrene, a substance relied on in many manufacturing operations, has been identified as one of five candidates for designation as high priority risk evaluation under the TSCA.
Read More
McClarin Composites partners with ExxonMobil to accelerate high-speed RTM
Multimillion-dollar investment to drive next-gen automated RTM technology will open new applications and markets for composites OEMs.
Read More
USPTO issues patent for fully circular thermoset resin, stems from UC Santa Barbara Research
Fully cured thermoset resin solubilizes on demand and under benign conditions, allowing for up to 100 wt% recovery of fibers in composites, including carbon fiber. The circularity is driven by a bio-based alternative to BPA.
Read More
Anduril joins Archer for hybrid VTOL military aircraft development
The companies’ first product from this partnership, aided by an additional $430 million raised by Archer, is planned to be a hybrid-propulsion VTOL that will target a potential program of record from the U.S. DOD.
Read More
Notox surfboards harness flax fiber for wave surfing competition
Libeco flax, Airbus rCF fabrics, Sicomin GreenPoxy bioresins and an agave core form a heavy, robust surfboard custom-designed for Clément Roseyro in this year’s Nazaré Big Waves Surf event.
Read More
Norco enhances composites expertise via large-format AM equipment investment
3D printers, five-axis machining and software equipment additions to a dedicated CNC facility will support growth of Norco’s existing capabilities and build market diversity.
Read More
SPE names Don Hylton 2025 Thermoformer of the Year
Hylton is honored for his long career advancing the thermoforming industry and ongoing membership as an SPE Thermoforming Division board member.
Read More
Vestas to repurpose Isle of Wight facility for U.K. onshore blades
Transition from offshore to onshore wind blade production will support the U.K.’s focus on building domestic supply chains, increasing demand.
Read More
Airborne to supply Airbus with composite components for mega-constellation satellite solar arrays
Airborne Aerospace will manufacture more than 700 composite substrate panels and yoke substrates for Airbus Sparkwing solar arrays, a critical component of MDA Space’s Aurora satellite product line.
Read More
EcoPulse flight test campaign ends, provides insight into hybrid-electric propulsion aircraft
Accumulation of 100 flight hours and 50 test flights deliver findings into design, certification, production and operations that will lay the groundwork for future aircraft.
Read More
