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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.

All-recycled, needle-punched nonwoven CFRP slashes carbon footprint of Formula 2 seat
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All-recycled, needle-punched nonwoven CFRP slashes carbon footprint of Formula 2 seat

Dallara and Tenowo collaborate to produce a race-ready Formula 2 seat using recycled carbon fiber, reducing CO2 emissions by 97.5% compared to virgin materials.

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Automotive

SPE automotive names winners for 53rd annual automotive innovation awards program

SPE’s annual Automotive Innovation Awards highlighted several composite part designs in vehicle safety, comfort and efficiency.

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Epoxies

Resolve Composites, Siemens Gamesa partner in Second Wind project

Transformation of a 6-meter wind blade section into a 5-meter boat hull, demonstrates Resolve’s EOL recycled fiberglass processing capabilities using its ReceTT recycling process.

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Carbon Fibers

Harper successfully commissions two carbon fiber lines in China

Swift on-site installation and system startup for Shandong Yongcheng New Materials Co. Ltd for systems that will produce 3,000 MT of carbon fiber/year.  

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Biomaterials

Biomaterials make strides toward composites sustainability

A compilation of trends in development or application of natural fibers, bio-based resins and more showcases industry players, educational institutes and global projects.

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NonWoven365 offers nonwovens, paper solutions portfolio targeting CMC, high-temp applications

Stuttgart-based company offers carbon, metal and ceramic fiber-based papers and nonwovens in various areal weights and thicknesses, engineered for high-temperature, sustainable application requirements.

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Biesterfeld gains composites distribution rights from Saertex 

Under the new strategic distribution partnership, Biesterfeld will be the official sales partner for various Saertex material products to the German market.

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Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures
Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures

Review the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

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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.

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Epoxies

Bio-based composite Skaw A foiling scow yacht is built with Greenpoxy resins

Sicomin has partnered with Skaw Sailing and Shoreteam to deliver a foiling yacht design for cruising that embodies durability and performance with a low environmental impact.

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Natural Fibers

Project Greenlift to develop ground-effect Cicada222x prototype

Bio-inspired Australian-made craft featuring hemp-reinforced fuselage panels and sustainable fuel capabilities is positioned to meet disaster relief, e-commerce and military needs.

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Recycling

AOC presents complete range of rPET-based resin formulations

Czech Republic facility takes post-consumer waste and converts it into high-quality formulations, such as the Synolite 4600 and 1112-G series, for composites manufacturing.

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Carbon Fibers

4M Carbon Fiber launches 50-ton plasma oxidation qualification line

The $4.5 million project, designed to triple throughput and cut oxidation energy consumption, will prove the company’s technology at commercial scale for prospective customers.

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Biomaterials

Xenia Materials launches 3DF filaments, expands into FDM, FFF

3D printing filament collection incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement, bio-based options.

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Recycling

Swedish parking garage to incorporate decommissioned wind blades

Architect Jonas Lloyd is working with Vattenfall to design the multistory building with a wind blade façade, targeting eco-friendly buildings and creative ways to remove blades from landfills.

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Carbon Fibers

Developing bonded composite repair for ships, offshore units

Bureau Veritas and industry partners issue guidelines and pave the way for certification via StrengthBond Offshore project.

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Application

Optimized CFRP gantry beam enhances Ultimate cutting machines

CompoTech, Kongsberg PCS collaboration integrates foam-cored design, automated placement of pitch and PAN fibers to achieve award-winning increase in speed and precision.

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Proving thermoplastic composites match carbon fiber/epoxy performance in road bikes

CDCQ, LxSim, Addcomp and Argon 18 collaborate to optimize a carbon fiber/PA6 bike seat post, democratizing AFP and demonstrating materials and process for future designs and production.

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Aerospace

Natilus challenges the Boeing-Airbus duopoly

CW interviews CEO Aleksey Matyushev about composites, certification and the airlines’ needs for increased narrowbody production and decarbonization that aren’t being met.

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Work In Progress

Evolving natural fiber technology to meet industry sustainability needs

From flax fiber composite boats to RV exterior panels to a circularity model with partnerships in various end markets, Greenboats strives toward its biomaterials and sustainable composites vision in an ever-changing market.

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Out of Autoclave

Bladder-assisted compression molding derivative produces complex, autoclave-quality automotive parts

HP Composites’ AirPower technology enables high-rate CFRP roof production with 50% energy savings for the Maserati MC20.

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