National Composites Week

Recycling

Apply Carbon establishes mass recycled carbon fiber production facility

Apply Carbon has completed the commission of a fully automated production plant for recycled carbon fibers, with an estimated capacity of 4,000 metric tons.

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SHD Group expands prepreg production with Tulsa facility 

SHD now operates two U.S. facilities as well as others in the U.K. and Europe, dedicated to reliable, long-term prepreg supply.

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Trends

New CW microsite recognizes the importance of sustainability in composites manufacturing

To better organize and address the topic of sustainability, CW has curated this content into a focused digital hub for readership.

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Aerospace

NIAR accelerates growth of advanced materials, manufacturing

Multiple federal resources and programs will help accelerate and expand the growth of advanced materials and advanced manufacturing in the aviation industry.

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Glass Fibers

BMComposites, Linx Tenders use composites to lighten foiling cats

Glass and carbon fiber meet performance needs for custom-built tenders.  

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Economics

Composites activity returned with accelerated contraction in September

The GBI: Composites contracted faster again in September, closing down 1.6 points to 45.9, the lowest the index has been in more than 2 years.   

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Archer to establish international presence in UAE

An agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will see Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft service operating in the UAE by 2026, as well as establishment of an international facility and headquarters.

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Bedford fixed-access ReadyLadder is certified for use in wet conditions

GFRP ReadyLadder joins Bedford Reinforced Plastics’ NSF-certified product portfolio, meeting stringent water contact standards.

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CAMX

Recycled carbon veil designed to close carbon fiber lifecycle loop

CAMX 2023: Technical Fibre Products’ new nonwoven veil can be reused in composites, effectively closing the loop and providing a viable route for the recycling of fibers.

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Evonik showcases chopped carbon fiber-reinforced PEEK filament

Vestakeep is available at two levels of carbon fiber content and appropriate for long-term surgical implants.

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