National Composites Week

Hydrogen Storage

Verne to develop CcH2 solutions for the U.S. Army

Verne, awarded funding through the U.S. Army Energy Demand Reduction and Clean Energy Tech SBIR program, will conduct feasibility analysis on cryo-compressed hydrogen vehicles.

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Editorial

How has CW changed in the last year?

Upon his one-year anniversary as editor-in-chief of CW, Scott Francis looks back at some of the brand’s changes and hints at where it might be heading next.

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Carbon Fibers

Xenia presents carbon fiber-reinforced PVDF compounds functionalized for 3D printing

3D printing materials portfolio now extends from unfilled PVDF to carbon-fiber-reinforced PVDF, adding to the end product’s high performance and chemical resistance.

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Consumer

Glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed recyclate enables Ahrend sustainable office chair

Envalior 30% glass fiber-reinforced Akulon RePurposed material helps Ahrend achieve lighter task chair with closed-loop value chain and reduced emissions.

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Sustainability

Hexagon Purus to supply hydrogen storage to Toyota Motors North America

Hydrogen storage and high-voltage battery system to support Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell powertrains developed by Toyota.  

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FAA issues final airworthiness criteria for Midnight aircraft

Final airworthiness criteria provides a solidified path for Archer to achieve type certification for its eVTOL aircraft.

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Ideko research validates robotic solution for clean, precise composites machining

Designed through the European Fibremach project, the equipment provides a greater increase in precision and machining efficiency and integrates a monitoring system that ensures part quality.

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Aerospace

Boeing ecoDemonstrator 2024 explores cabin recyclability, operational efficiency

Future cabin concepts, rCF floor coverings and panels, noise regulation and other efficiencies will be tested this year using a 777-200ER aircraft.

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Plant Tours

Plant tour: Teijin Carbon America Inc., Greenwood, S.C., U.S.

In 2018, Teijin broke ground on a facility that is reportedly the largest capacity carbon fiber line currently in existence. The line has been fully functional for nearly two years and has plenty of room for expansion.

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Aerospace

Aurora reveals latest SPRINT X-Plane design concept

An Aurora and Boeing team advances its high-speed, vertical lift concept to the preliminary design phase, which features three lift fans, a more refined composite exterior and an uncrewed cockpit.

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Large Scale Additive Manufacturing
TFP is now James Cropper
Airplane in the air with Collins Aerospace Logo
KraussMaffei Metering Systems
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
HEATCON Composite Systems
Airtech
Industrial CNC Routers
Composites product designs