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17 Jul 2024 Filament Winding
Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI Materials Integrity Centre
Versatile composites equipment will support the global R&T organization’s research and manufacturing of novel materials and parts for pressure vessels and pipes.

17 Jul 2024 Filament Winding
Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.

15 Jul 2024 Defense
Beta completes Alia CTOL deployments with two U.S. DOD major commands
On-base and cross-country missions were conducted with the Air Combat Command and Air Mobility Command via multi-day and day-long exercises to evaluate Beta’s composite aircraft with real-world scenarios.

12 Jul 2024 Advanced Air Mobility
Joby demonstrator makes 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight
Hydrogen-electric program builds on technology developed by H2FLY subsidiary, demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel using Joby’s all-composite eVTOL aircraft.

11 Jul 2024 Automotive
Hexagon Mobile Pipeline order supports enhanced industrial gas transportation
Modules feature all-composite Titan cylinders and high-strength steel frame, transporting almost double that of steel tube trailers.

5 Jul 2024 Advanced Air Mobility
Stellantis invests additional $55 million in Archer
Following Midnight’s recent flight test milestone, the automaker’s strategic funding agreement buildings on $39 million worth of Archer stock and $110 million investment in 2023.
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10 Jul 2024 CAMX
Digital chemistry platform leverages physics-based modeling for enhanced workflow
CAMX 2024: Schrödinger introduces a digital chemistry software platform, designed to enable researchers to tackle materials challenges across diverse polymer resin and carbon fiber applications.

9 Jul 2024 Materials Testing
Universal test system, testing fixtures provide standardized composites testing
CAMX 2024: MTS Systems showcases the Criterion 43 universal test system with a custom software interface, as well as composites testing fixtures and contact and noncontact extensometers.

1 Jul 2024 Molds/Tools
Adapa reconfigurable mold technology replaces one-off fabrication
From hand lamination to thermoforming, the company’s adaptive mold enables the production of complex, curved structures without the waste or time associated with more traditional molds.

17 Jun 2024 Materials Testing
Precision universal testers optimize materials testing, analysis
CAMX 2024: Fast and flexible AGX-V2 Series by Shimadzu provides more intelligent operability for testing tasks, supporting composites, plastics, metals and finished products.

17 Jun 2024 Design/Simulation
CoreTech, Xnovo bring 3D imaging to Moldex3D molding software
Moldex3D users will now be able to conduct accurate 3D fiber orientation simulations using calibrated fiber parameters.

14 Jun 2024 Molds/Tools
Fyous launches infinitely reusable manufacturing mold tech
PolyMorphic Moulding technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create a shape from a 3D CAD shape in less than 20 minutes, achieving zero waste and enabling parts production 14 times faster than 3D printing.
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17 Jul 2024 Machining/Drilling
Mel Composites adds Rohacryl processing to customized core offerings
Addition of machining services for the Evonik structural foam brand expands Mel’s range of foam core delivery.

17 Jul 2024 Pressure Vessels
Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.

17 Jul 2024 Compression Molding
Guidance for the thermoforming process
A briefing on some of the common foam core material types, forming methods and tooling requirements.

15 Jul 2024 Fabrics/Preforms
Commingled yarn solutions provide flexible thermoplastic prepregs
CAMX 2024: Concordia Engineered Fibers presents customizable commingled yarn solutions, including environmentally friendly options.

12 Jul 2024 Biomaterials
Duplicor biocomposite cladding aids redevelopment of ABN AMRO office building in Amsterdam
Chosen for low CO2 footprint, RC value >9, fire resistance, light weight and high strength, Duplicor façade structures are key to two-story extension.

12 Jul 2024 Automotive
Carbon fiber metro train to hit the rails in China
An 11% weight reduction and 7-15% less energy consumption make this upcoming vehicle a more eco-friendly transportation option.
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17 Jul 2024 CAMX
Plasma treatment elevates aerocomposites surface preparation
CAMX 2024: Enhanced material performance and structural integrity, as well as reduced environmental impact is possible through Plasmatreat’s Openair-Plasma process.

17 Jul 2024 Pressure Vessels
Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI Materials Integrity Centre
Versatile composites equipment will support the global R&T organization’s research and manufacturing of novel materials and parts for pressure vessels and pipes.

17 Jul 2024 ATL/AFP
Modular AFP automation family supports adaptable production handling
CAMX 2024: Broetje-Automation’s Staxx family of AFP solutions create an ecosystem of functionality, versatility and scalable automation.

17 Jul 2024 Core
Mel Composites adds Rohacryl processing to customized core offerings
Addition of machining services for the Evonik structural foam brand expands Mel’s range of foam core delivery.

17 Jul 2024 Carbon Fibers
Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Targeting multiple flights/day, nitrous-based propulsion company also works with Com&Sens and ESA to develop composite-overwrapped pressure vessels with embedded sensors toward qualified 30-liter tanks by 2025.

17 Jul 2024 CAMX
Vacuum pack, seals, tubes, fittings enhance RTM process
CAMX 2024: RTM North Ltd. presents Vac Pack, as well as its custom seals, tubes and fittings, to be used in composites RTM.
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1 Jun 2024 Composites Basics
CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events
CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.

20 Feb 2024 Electronics
Composites end markets: Electronics (2024)
Increasingly, prototype and production-ready smart devices featuring thermoplastic composite cases and other components provide lightweight, optimized sustainable alternatives to metal.

25 Aug 2023 Composites Basics
Celebrating 30 years of CompositesWorld, Part 1
CW explores key composite developments that have shaped how we see and think about the industry today.

21 Jul 2023 Design/Simulation
The basics of composite drawing interpretation
Knowing the fundamentals for reading drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation.

27 Jan 2023 Troubleshooter
Proper application of semi-permanent mold release systems
Performing regular maintenance of the layup tool for successful sealing and release is required to reduce the risk of part adherence.

9 Jan 2023 Advanced Air Mobility
Composites end markets: Aerospace (2023)
With COVID in the past and passengers flying again, commercial aircraft production is ramping up. The aerocomposites supply chain is busy developing new M&P for an approaching next-generation aircraft program.
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20 Aug 2024
Enabling Next-Generation Composites with Circular Carbon Materials
Composites using graphene is not a new concept — but what is new is that the industry now recognizes "graphene" as an actual family of materials with different properties and promise. A new and exciting form of graphene is made from reclaimed methane, which uses new technologies to create green carbon materials. While showing great sustainability promise, functionalization is needed to unlock graphene's full range of properties for the next generation of composites to make these carbon materials useful. In this webinar, graphene manufacturer Mito Material Solutions will discuss how to bring functionalization and multifunctionality to these new "green" graphenes to enable a stronger, more robust and sustainable world.

On Demand
Advancements in Resin Infusion for High-Rate Manufacturing
This webinar will cover infusion technology for the manufacture of aerospace composite structures. Hexcel will give an overview of different infusion processes, types of reinforcement and resin products available along with some example applications. Agenda: Benefits of Infusion Overview of resin infusion processes Reinforcement types Resins Processing Example applications

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Digital Solutions for Enhanced Productivity in Composites Engineering
Explore next-gen composites engineering solutions in this webinar. Uncover the capabilities of Fives' Composite Optical Automated Surface Tracking (COAST) platform and Advanced Composites Environment Suite (ACES) software, optimizing design, production and quality control. Gain insights into how these end-to-end solutions enhance productivity and deliver measurable results. Join Fives to discover the transformative benefits of a fully-integrated digital solution for revolutionizing manufacturing processes. Agenda: Digital composites suite: CAD, CAM, robotic automated fiber placement (RAFP) and in-process inspection Video demonstration Value propositions Product offerings

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Behind the Scenes: 3 Steps to 3D-Print a Thermoset Mold
Find out how outsourced, costly tooling can be produced in-house to overcome bottlenecks, reduce costs and protect IP. Agenda: Explore durable casting materials that can be 3D-printed in complex designs Discover industry-proven Sika materials now available for high-speed, additive tooling Explore the benefits of thermoset molds that ensure uniform expansion, optimum bonding with the end part, as well as high durability

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Advances in Aerospace: Building the Case for Thermoplastics
Thermoplastic material systems have been used in aerospace for decades. Their use and adoption continues to grow and Trelleborg has been on the leading edge of development for many of these systems. In this webinar, Trelleborg will be presenting a range of topics from the use of in-situ, automated fiber placement of thermoplastics prepreg for structural and functional products to complex injection molding of thermoplastic interior pieces. It will explore some of the benefits these products provide and the potential for future growth and development. Agenda: Current state of thermoplastics in aerospace Thermoplastic composite use cases for high-performance electric motors and torque tubes Injection-molded thermoplastic interior pieces The future of potential for thermoplastic applications for aerospace

On Demand
Introduction of Automotive-Matured Surface Technologies and High-Rate Thermoplastic Aerospace Applications at NIAR
KraussMaffei will explain in-situ polyurethane (PUR) overmolding of injection-molded and composite parts and the development of this technology over the last decade. Waruna Seneviratne, director of the Advanced Technologies Lab for Aerospace Systems (ATLAS), will discuss how aerospace and advanced air mobility (AAM) markets can capitalize on this high-rate manufacturing solution. Agenda: What is ColorForm: process, equipment and tooling Pros and cons of the technology High technology solution examples: ColorForm automotive Market references in automotive Demand for future commercial aviation and both AAM and urban air mobility (UAM) What aerospace can learn from automotive for addressing demand for high-rate manufacturing Technological advances enabling material and process improvements for the future Role of ATLAS manufacturing innovation center for promoting advanced manufacturing and workforce development Road map for certification through manufacturing demonstrations

23 Jul 2024 New & Upcoming
A Thermoplastic Particle Foam for Aviation Interior Sandwich Composites Register Now
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4 Sep 2024
International Composites Summit 2024
The International Composites Summit (ICS) is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business.

4 Sep 2024
SPE ACCE 2024
Join us at the ACCE 2023 event and learn about how the automotive and transportation industries are advancing with composites playing a key role in the development of electric vehicles and sustainability initiatives worldwide. Lightweight composites are ideal materials for improving vehicle performance, reducing mass, extending range and compensating for battery weight. Polymer composites are enabling lower emission vehicles, reducing the carbon footprint and saving energy to benefit the environment now and in the future. Thermoset and thermoplastic composites are the key to EV, Mobility and Sustainability.

4 Sep 2024
International Composites Summit (ICS)
The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2023 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business. The International Composites Summit is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry.

9 Sep 2024
CAMX 2024
CAMX is your best source for new solutions, technologies, and ideas you need for your current and future projects. CAMX makes it easy to watch live process demos, see materials and interactive displays on what may be possible in the future, and meet with hundreds of manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.

10 Sep 2024
Parts Cleaning Conference at IMTS 2024
Debuting in 2010, the Parts Cleaning Conference is the leading and most trusted manufacturing and industrial parts cleaning forum focused solely on delivering quality technical information in the specialized field of machined parts cleansing. Providing guidance and training to understand the recognized sets of standards for industrial cleaning, every year the Conference showcases industry experts who present educational sessions on the latest and most pressing topics affecting manufacturing facilities today. Discover all that the 2022 Parts Cleaning Conference has to offer!

1 Oct 2024
IBEX 2024
IBEX 365 is the event’s year-round hub for buyers and professionals looking to source the most innovative technology and newest products available.

17 Jul 2024 New & Upcoming
PU China/UTECH Asia Register Now
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10 Jan 2024
Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting
Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

8 Jan 2024
Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

27 Dec 2023
Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production
Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.

23 Nov 2023
KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

1 Nov 2023
Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes
The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

21 Jul 2023
UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
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15 Jul 2024 CAMX
Getting ready for CAMX 2024
The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo’s 10th anniversary trade show and conference will be held in San Diego from Sept. 9-12, 2024.

8 Jul 2024 Economics
Composites industry activity continued to contract faster in June
Composites Fabricating’s second month of contraction, also reflected in other industry segments, suggests larger factors are at play.

1 Jul 2024 Editorial
Revisiting the OceanGate Titan disaster
A year has passed since the tragic loss of the Titan submersible that claimed the lives of five people. What lessons have been learned from the disaster?

27 Jun 2024 Aerospace
Combining multifunctional thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing for next-gen airframe structures
The DOMMINIO project combines AFP with 3D printed gyroid cores, embedded SHM sensors and smart materials for induction-driven disassembly of parts at end of life.

26 Jun 2024 Pressure Vessels
Achieving composites innovation through collaboration
Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community.

24 Jun 2024 RTM
Plant tour: Aernnova Composites, Toledo and Illescas, Spain
RTM and ATL/AFP high-rate production sites feature this composites and engineering leader’s continued push for excellence and innovation for future airframes.

17 Jul 2024 Compression Molding
Guidance for the thermoforming process
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26 Jun 2024 Wind/Energy
Achieving composites innovation through collaboration
Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community.

19 Jun 2024 Carbon Fibers
Teijin Carbon Europe receives ISCC Plus certification
Certification covers Tenax carbon fiber production at Heinsberg-Oberbruch, Germany, plant, adds to Teijin’s certifications for carbon fiber and PAN in Japan.

14 Jun 2024 Molds/Tools
Fyous launches infinitely reusable manufacturing mold tech
PolyMorphic Moulding technology uses 28,000 digitally controlled pins to create a shape from a 3D CAD shape in less than 20 minutes, achieving zero waste and enabling parts production 14 times faster than 3D printing.

10 Jun 2024 Aerospace
Airbus flies bio-based carbon fiber helicopter nose panel
Proof-of-concept part used bio-based acrylontrile precursor with same performance as conventional CFRP but with significantly less CO2.

10 Jun 2024 Sustainability
ACMA sustainability event educates on composites LCA, recycling
Recent conference in Denver, Colorado, emphasized the tools and knowledge composites manufacturers will need to meet customer and government sustainability goals.

3 Jun 2024 Aerospace
Diehl Aviation, 9T Labs present Eco Bracket
Ultra-lightweight and made of recycled composites, the Eco Bracket cuts weight and cost in half and reduces CO2 emissions, in addition to providing high performance.

16 Jul 2024 Sustainability
EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
Knowledge Centers

CompositesWorld Collections
CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

Closed Molding Knowledge Center
Closed mold processes have many advantages over open molding. In this knowledge center, learn the basics and vital tools needed to produce parts accurately.

The Now and Next in Composites

Sensors for Composite Processing

Sustainability
The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.

Automated Composites
In the Automated Composites Knowledge Center, CGTech brings you vital information about all things automated composites.
CW Tech Days

Composites in Infrastructure and Construction
CompositesWorld’s CW Tech Days: Infrastructure event offers a series of expert presentations on composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in Advanced Air Mobility
Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.

Thermoplastics for Large Structures
Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

Sustainability in Composites Manufacturing
Explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.
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Composites in Hydrogen Storage
A report on the demand for hydrogen as an energy source and the role composites might play in the transport and storage of hydrogen.

Recycled Composites
This collection features detail the current state of the industry and recent success stories across aerospace, automotive and rail applications.

Thermoplastic Composites
This collection details the basics, challenges, and future of thermoplastic composites technology, with particular emphasis on their use for commercial aerospace primary structures.

Tooling
This collection features recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

Carbon Fibers 18 Jul 2024

Toray, Elevated Materials repurpose carbon fiber prepreg waste
Pressure Vessels 18 Jul 2024

Composites end markets: Automotive (2024)
Aerospace 17 Jul 2024

Consortium partners provide CAELESTIS project update
Pressure Vessels 17 Jul 2024

Cygnet Texkimp supplies filament winding cell to TWI Materials Integrity Centre
Construction 17 Jul 2024

EPA selects ACMA, IACMI for $6 million embodied GHG emissions grant
Aerospace 17 Jul 2024

Dawn Aerospace UAV spaceplane certified for flight, develops smart COPVs
Troubleshooter 17 Jul 2024

Guidance for the thermoforming process
Biomaterials 16 Jul 2024

CUBIC project updates reinforce focus on bio-based composites development
SHM 16 Jul 2024

EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
Defense 15 Jul 2024

Beta completes Alia CTOL deployments with two U.S. DOD major commands

Processes

Infusion 20 Oct 2019

Energy saver system lowers vacuum generator power usage, reduces noise

Anver Corp.’s Energy Saver technology is now available to reduce operating costs and increase safety on all of its electric- and air-powered vacuum generators.

Adhesives 20 Oct 2019

Portable digital PID temperature controller earns cULAS and CE approvals

BriskHeat’s SDX digital PID temperature controller is designed for high accuracy in a portable, tabletop controller.

Curing 20 Oct 2019

Down-acting hydraulic compression press designed for composite molding

French Oil & Mill Machinery’s 200-ton hydraulic press reduces installation costs and provides a low work height.

Pressure Vessels 18 Oct 2019

Composites industry events focus on recycled carbon fiber, filament winding

CETMA and Suez present a workshop on recycled carbon fiber, MF Tech announces global filament winding convention, and SAMPE 2020 abstracts are due Nov. 15.

Molds/Tools 17 Oct 2019

Composites 4.0: digital assistants, edge computing and the future of smart factories

Plataine reviews developments and discusses where composites manufacturing is headed.

Aerospace 16 Oct 2019

Italian startup introduces award-winning composite motorcycle

Carboni e Metalli’s Apollo mission-inspired bike combines carbon fiber composites with 3D-printed metal, winning a recent “Best Motorcycle” award.

Aerospace 15 Oct 2019

Bombardier wins award for resin transfer infusion wing

The MacRobert Award 2019 recognizes reduction in parts, fasteners and weight using pioneering advanced composites technology.

Out of Autoclave 14 Oct 2019

Chomarat glass fiber reinforcement lightens mass-produced auto parts

G-PLY, developed for KraussMaffei’s HP-RTM process, reportedly delivers weight savings of 60% for leaf springs.

Infrastructure 14 Oct 2019

UMaine Composites Center's 3D printer named world's largest

The university now holds world records for the largest prototype polymer 3D printer, largest solid 3D-printed object and largest 3D-printed boat.

Cutting/Kitting 11 Oct 2019

Bindatex enables flexibility to NCC for AFP projects

The composites and advanced materials precision slitting company reports increased orders from the National Composites Centre.

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