Editorial
How composites have become a necessity
Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.
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The return of trade show season
SAMPE Seattle, JEC World and the Paris Air Show are approaching fast, and they signal the real emergence of a post-pandemic world.
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Remembering Don Adams
When one thinks of composites test methods, one thinks of Don Adams. Don passed away at the end of 2022. We remember him here.
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The real value of CompositesWorld
Will CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan soon be replaced by ChatGPT? Probably not before he retires, but it’s fun to consider the possibility.
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As 2023 begins, a look back at trending CW topics in 2022
With 2022 now behind us, CW’s editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan takes a look at the CW stories last year that received the most reader attention.
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Reading the Boeing tea leaves
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says not to expect a new aircraft before 2035. What are aerocomposites fabricators supposed to make of that?
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The future of carbon fiber manufacture
Later this month, CW’s 25th anniversary Carbon Fiber Conference promises to be among the most important as dynamic market forces are putting unusual pressure on the carbon fiber supply chain.
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Welcome to the Composites Age
The human race has a long history of developing materials, each one a little better than the one before it. Composites are among the latest in a long line, and proving highly adaptable to new opportunities.
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We're going to need a lot of propeller blades
As advanced air mobility expands and annual shipsets get into the thousands, the demand for composite propeller blades is expected to skyrocket. What are the implications for the composites supply chain?
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Why aren't composites synonymous with infrastructure?
The U.S. seems poised to invest heavily in infrastructure. Can the composites industry rise to the occasion?
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