National Composites Week

Plana, Gloria Aviation to provide AAM industry training

Korean composite aircraft developer and education institute join forces to establish an education program and qualification standards for AAM aviation pilots.

Omni Tank composite road tanker boosts payload capacity

Australian composites innovator launches a triple road-train tanker with highly specialized Mold-in-Baffles and CFRP tanks to offer stronger, safer and more economic liquid transport for the mineral processing industry.

On the radar: Technologies for lifecycle analysis (LCA)

Sustainability requirements are driving more companies to conduct LCAs to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and processes. Tools and research in this area continues to evolve.

Modulus launches professional platform exclusively for advanced materials

The new community platform aims to provide members with a centralized hub of industry content and a more focused networking for more meaningful industry advancement.

Hybrid prepreg maximizes performance of carbon fiber structures

CAMX 2023: Specialty Materials enhances its Hy-Bor portfolio of prepregs containing boron and carbon fibers, which are used to selectively reinforce aerospace, space and sport goods applications.

AI-based production scheduling and IIoT increase productivity

CAMX 2023: Plataine’s Production Scheduler is an intelligent and intuitive solution that combines advanced tools and algorithms for a dynamic production planning approach. 

VIDEO: The Advantages of Thermoplastics in Composites Manufacturing

Airbus inaugurates new Toulouse-based A320 final assembly line

Final assembly line will contribute to A320 Family production rate increase of 75 aircraft/month in 2026, adding to Airbus’ 10 assembly sites.

Reusable vacuum bagging solutions for composite applications

CAMX 2023: Smartech underscores its industrial reusable vacuum bagging products for reduced waste, easy debulking and the capability to be used for complex projects.

Broetje-Automation presents automated sealing solutions for aerocomposites

Versatile and precise system options, whether semi- or fully automated, can be tailored to individual process requirements for composite or metallic materials, ultimately reducing process steps, labor hours and cost.