National Composites Week

28 Aug 2024

Re:Build Composite Resources expands production capacity, capabilities

A facility more than doubling its current space will be operational by early 2025 to streamline the composites manufacturer’s processes, and increase capacity and technology investment for emerging customer base.

Natural Fibers 28 Aug 2024

Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft

This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.

Automotive 28 Aug 2024

SPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers

A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.

Prepregs 28 Aug 2024

Renegade Materials earns NCAMP certification for low-dielectric prepreg

Thermoset prepreg using quartz fabric, well suited for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft part suppliers, has completed qualification and will be listed in the NCAMP database and CMH-17.

28 Aug 2024

People in composites: August 2024

Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.

Aerospace 28 Aug 2024

Plant tour: Airbus, Illescas, Spain

Airbus’ Illescas facility, featuring highly automated composites processes for the A350 lower wing cover and one-piece Section 19 fuselage barrels, works toward production ramp-ups and next-generation aircraft.

Aerospace 28 Aug 2024

Episode 47: Celebrating National Composites Week - Interviews with Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal; Joe Brennan, Joby Aviation

The theme of National Composites Week 2024 is "Composites Reinvent the World" — this episode explores some of the various applications that are reshaping the way we travel and stay connected.

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