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CompositesWorld explores the world of fiber-reinforced composites technology. Our coverage digs into what's new and trending in composites design, tooling, materials and fabrication, and we share the stories of how these materials and processes come together in real-world applications for end markets like aerospace, automotive, marine and wind energy.

CompositesWorld News

Sustainability

Sicomin joins MADskis to maximize winter sports skis performance

GreenPoxy 56’s bio-content and mechanical performance add to the MADskis team’s development of hand-crafted, eco-conscious, low-impact natural fiber skis. 

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Aerospace

Spirit confirms sale of Fiber Materials Inc. business

Tex-Tech Industries, provider of high-temperature, high-performance specialty material and coatings, has completed the transaction for FMI.

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Recycling

Research in Japan demonstrates novel electrical pulse method for carbon fiber recycling

Studies show that the direct discharge electrical pulse technique is highly effective in CFRP recovery and is more energy efficient than other recycling methods.

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JEC

JEC Composites Startup Booster 2025 finalists are revealed

Out of more than 100 submitted applications, the following 20 finalists have been chosen to pitch their composites innovation at JEC World 2025.

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Aerospace

Xenia collaborates with Politecnico di Milano team on competitive composite drone production

Xenia’s supply of reinforced 3D printing materials to the university’s student aerospace association, Fly Mi - Euroavia Milano, contributed to the team’s ability to meet the project’s demanding performance standards.

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Biomaterials

CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development

Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon

Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.

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Defense

Anduril to build Arsenal-1 hyperscale facility in Ohio

The U.S. defense company, featuring platforms like the composite Fury AAV, has selected Columbus as its hub to rapidly ramp up autonomous military manufacturing.

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Glass Fibers

ACMA announces public review for reaffirmation of ACMA/FGMC-Grating Manual

The composites industry has until Feb. 10, 2025, to submit comments to the FRP grating manual, which details a consensus performance standard for fiberglass grating.

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Global trade association The Advanced Carbons Council launches

Delivered by The Graphene Council, ACC’s mission is to connect and facilitate production, adoption and use of engineered advanced carbons. Those interested are encouraged to join the community.

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Venango Machine Co. Inc.
High-Density Urethane (HDU) boards
Airtech International Inc.
Advanced Composite Training Programs