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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.
Recycling in composites manufacturing is an evolving endeavor aimed at addressing sustainability challenges. Unlike traditional materials, composites often pose recycling complexities due to their multi-component nature. However, innovative techniques are emerging to tackle this issue. Methods like pyrolysis, mechanical recycling, and chemical processes are being developed to efficiently recover valuable components from composite waste, such as fibers or matrix materials.
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
Commercial recyclers aren’t alone in their pursuit of fiber reclamation. Textile converters have joined the effort.
The business case for carbon fiber in narrowbodies has become a lot stronger now that these operational benefits are in evidence.
CompositesWorld's annual Carbon Fiber conference features presentations designed to highlight where, how and why carbon fiber composites are being applied throughout the global manufacturing world. The agenda for Carbon Fiber 2016 is nearly complete and registration is open.
CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on the ways in which the composites industry has changed and also stayed the same based on observations from this year’s JEC World.
A synergistic alliance combining Dieffenbacher’s production automation with Rein4ced’s hybrid Feather composite led to fully automated bike frame production line, which will be expanded to other composite products.
Graduate and undergraduate students interested in sharing their work on innovative thermoset composite technologies can submit abstracts by April 19, 2024, and posters by April 26.
Company honored for innovative carbon fiber lattice-type truss structure design enabling the future of lightweighting across multiple industries.
Returning to the international composites trade show are the Innovation Awards, representing up to 33 finalists in 11 categories that highlight composites innovation excellence and fruitful collaborations.
As the marine market corrects after the COVID-19 upswing, the emphasis is on decarbonization and sustainability, automation and new forms of mobility offering opportunity for composites.
