National Composites Week
University of Bristol studies mycelium composites as alternative building materials
Affordable, lightweight and sustainable composite materials made from mycelium — mushroom roots — may have potential for packaging materials, insulation panels, floor tiles and furniture.
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U.K. academics head up flat fiber sensor research for composites
Six universities are in charge of developing flat fiber sensors, which will then be applied with industry partners, to determine their impact in monitoring composites manufacturing and more.
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Research institute shares portfolio dedicated to impacting composites manufacturing
JEC World 2024: Visit CIMComp and its team members at the UK Pavilion to delve deeper into its composites research over the last 7 years and network with industry leaders.
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Gurit supports composites-focused wind projects, ferry development
Gurit announces an EcoVadis Gold rating, a collaboration on Hong Kong high-speed passenger ferries and work with the OptiCore Innovation Project.
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AMRC Training Centre introduces composites apprenticeship opportunity
With partners McLaren and Teledyne CML Composites, the Training Center will train new composites technicians in South Yorkshire to build up the future industry workforce.
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Flagship Climate Impulse project targets non-stop, green hydrogen-powered flight
Bringing on Syensqo as its main materials and technological partner, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard hopes to stimulate climate action by demonstrating disruptive solutions in this 2028 aircraft design.
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Eve selects composite seats from Recaro Aircraft for 2026 eVTOL
The delivery, to include 75,000 GFRP seats, marks Recaro’s entry into the AAM market.
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Three conforming, piloted Midnight aircraft are under construction
Component assembly of Archer Aviations’ eVTOL aircraft, to be used in FAA “for credit” testing, is well underway, with final assembly on track to begin in the coming weeks.
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Fiberglass conduit manufacturer grows into new products, infrastructure applications
Texas-based Champion Fiberglass, a five-time CW Top Shops honoree, expands its success in the fiberglass composite conduit market into new applications and products, looking toward future automation and sustainability initiatives.
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Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82
Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.
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