National Composites Week

22 Feb 2024

American Society for Composites conference calls for abstracts

The 39th annual technical conference for composites is being held Oct. 21-24, 2024 in San Diego. Abstract submissions will be accepted until March 15.

JEC 22 Feb 2024

Composites expertise targets wind turbine nacelles

JEC World 2024: BlueWind is exhibiting at JEC World for the first time at the Brazil Pavilion, highlighting a novel nacelle technology.

JEC 22 Feb 2024

Production process, digitalization technologies drive e-mobility solutions

JEC World 2024: Companies in the automotive, aerospace, sports and leisure spaces are encouraged to visit Dieffenbacher to learn about its composites-focused manufacturing technologies and plants, Evoris platform and sustainable solution options.

JEC 22 Feb 2024

High-performance yarns, fabrics add to composite, textile offerings

JEC World 2024: Quantum Materials is unveiling the expanded yarn size and fabrics range behind its chemically resistant, hydrophobic and tough Innegra brand of synthetic fibers.

Feature 22 Feb 2024

The future of quartz and oxide fibers at Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites

New business builds on 100-year legacy in quartz, prepares for growth, while starting production of oxide fibers to meet increased demand for CMC by aerospace and industrial sectors.

Infusion 21 Feb 2024

Infusion processing flow mesh range, technical composites expertise

JEC World 2024: Expo-Net promotes 100% recyclable extruded thermoplastic resin flow mesh products, an updated technical processing guide and highlights its successful work with industry partners.

Machining/Drilling 21 Feb 2024

From the CW Archives: Drilling is not for the faint of heart

This edition of From the CW Archives revisits CW’s first plant tour — a visit to the F-35 FAL in Fort Worth, Texas — and a story by Ginger Gardiner a few years later. Both offer lessons on how to perform stacked drilling through composite and metallic materials.