National Composites Week

Carbon Fibers 18 Oct 2024

Arris chosen by U.S. Army for study on continuous fiber insoles

Arris Composites has been selected by the U.S. Army to conduct a study regarding the use of continuous fiber composite plates in military boots.

Aerospace 18 Oct 2024

EuCIA, EACP sign LOI to explore cooperation opportunities

EuCIA and the EACP have signed a letter of intent (LOI) specifying the principles of future collaboration, especially in the aerospace market.

Design and Testing 18 Oct 2024

Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 1

Determining the crashworthiness of composite structures requires several levels of testing and analysis, starting with coupon-level crush testing.

Glass Fibers 17 Oct 2024

National Manufacturing Group unveils C3 Molding

National Manufacturing Group features its C3 Molding process for FRP molding, offering the surface cosmetics of thermoplastics, the versatility and strength of fiberglass and compression molding cycle times.

17 Oct 2024

Composites One announces CEO transition and succession plan

Leadership succession strategy, which includes a new CFO appointment and creation of a new CCO role, is expected to bolster Composites One’s role in the industry for the foreseeable future.

Carbon Fibers 16 Oct 2024

On the radar: Reusable launch vehicles, hypersonics make space more accessible

CFRP has become key to targeting efforts in reusing components like rocket stages, as well as the development of reusable hypersonic testbeds and spaceplanes, for increasing space commercialization.

Sustainability 16 Oct 2024

ILAuNCH explores 100% bio-epoxy resin suitability for space

Three partner universities in Australia aim to mature research for Change Climate’s Byoxy bio-epoxy resin formulation, relying on environmental simulation testing and structural composites expertise.

Cutting/Kitting 16 Oct 2024

Norco invests in CNC, kit cutting capability expansion

Transition from internal to external demand over the last few years has evolved Norco’s machining and composite kit cutting equipment, and now includes material outsourcing and digital engineering services.