Videos

Pressure Vessels

InFactory Solutions with Airbus

Airbus spin-off supplying Industry 4.0 systems for composites completes first qualification and discusses future developments for defect position visualization.

Watch
Wind/Energy

JEC World 2017: Show report, part 1

JEC World 2017 was, by almost any measure, the biggest and busiest JEC event yet, and exhibitors came with much to show the world of composites about innovation in materials, equipment and technology.

Watch
Weaving

Researchers successfully 3D print carbon fiber

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers claim to be the first to 3D print aerospace-grade carbon fiber.

Watch

Composites and the future of package delivery

Germany-based CIKONI combined carbon fiber, aluminum and sandwich-based materials to create lightweight, modular shelving for the Vision Van, developed by Mercedes-Benz Vans. Video included.

Watch
Aerospace

Blue Origin successfully tests escape system, lands New Shepard rocket

On Oct. 5, the company successfully conducted an in-flight escape test of its New Shepard system.

Watch
Molds/Tools

Stratasys debuts Robotic Composite and Infinite-Build 3D printers

The company says this new 3D printing technology produces larger, lighter production parts for aerospace and automotive.

Watch
Wind/Energy

Bionic design: The future of lightweight structures

Biomimicry evolves into a systematic design process for optimizing efficient, lightweight structures.

Watch
Wind/Energy

Digital twin, digital thread and composites

How the integration of machines, sensors and software is beginning to impact composites manufacturing.

Watch
Defense

Navy unveils unmanned composites-intensive vessel

This entirely new class of ocean-going vessel can traverse thousands of kilometers over the open seas for months at a time, without a single crew member aboard.

Watch
Medical

Composites in exoskeletons

Wearable robotics need strength, stiffness and lightweight and are forecast at a CAGR of 40-50%. Will composites play a role or be left behind?

Watch

Meet VSS Unity, Virgin Galactic’s new all-composite SpaceShipTwo

The new SpaceShipTwo is the first vehicle to be manufactured by The Spaceship Co., Virgin Galactic's wholly owned manufacturing arm.

Watch
Aerospace

Automation and rapid processing dominate at JEC Americas

Highlights include Fiber Patch Preforming, automated potting and insert equipment and processes delivering composite parts in minutes.

Watch
Composites product design
MITO® Material Solutions
Airtech
Industrial CNC Routers
Release agents and process chemical specialties
NewStar Adhesives - Nautical Adhesives
HEATCON Composite Systems
Advert for lightweight carrier veils used in aero
Composites product designs