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8 Sep 2025 Advanced Air Mobility
SkyDrive partners with Duc Hélices for eVTOL composite rotors
The Japanese eVTOL manufacturer will work with the French propeller specialist on flight-critical rotors for its SD-05, accelerating testing progress and supporting certification efforts.

8 Sep 2025 Mass Transit
Wave of Hexagon Agility orders progress North American CNG truck market
Natural gas (CNG/RNG) fuel systems provider adds $4.2 million for fuel systems installations to delivery lineup.

5 Sep 2025 Mass Transit
TRB Lightweight Structures acquisition strengthens Kineco Group's global rail business
Kineco builds up its rail-focused brand in India, and better positions TRB to improve efficiencies and enter new geographies.

3 Sep 2025 Advanced Air Mobility
Electroformed barrier technology hits project milestones, use case potential
Under the LEEF project, leading edge protection layer for composite structures developed by Ultima Forma and Polar Technology is being considered for eVTOL/UAV rotor and propeller blades, aerofoils and outlet guide vanes.

2 Sep 2025 Mass Transit
SBB brings CompPair regenerative composites to ICN train fleet
HealTech will be integrated into the fleet’s refit program starting with cowcatcher components, a move that will eliminate costly replacements, maintenance and build the durability of rail parts under constant impact.

1 Sep 2025 Pressure Vessels
Hexagon Digital Wave provides requalification services for oilfield service company’s gas transportation fleet
Noninvasive modal acoustic emission (MAE) technology will support composite cylinder inspection for the U.S. company’s virtual pipeline trailers through 2027.
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9 Sep 2025 Wind/Energy
DFS Composites acquires Mexico wind blade tooling facility, expands North American operations
With a new 300,000-square-foot site in Ciudad Juárez, DFS Composites boosts its global footprint and ability to supply composite tooling for wind energy across the Americas.

8 Sep 2025 Molds/Tools
Plyable secures Automated Molding feature patent
First EU and U.K. patent builds in a new level of protection for customers using the company’s AI-powered mold design software.

3 Sep 2025 Molds/Tools
Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap
GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.

25 Aug 2025 Aerospace
Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly
MORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.

7 Aug 2025 Automation
Scalable automation technologies drive composites efficiency, consistency
CAMX 2025: Learn how Magnum Venus Products’ equipment portfolio is evolving, with a focus on MVP Motion line, INV3, IPD, Nitrotherm spray and Flex Molding technologies.

4 Aug 2025 Compression Molding
Troubleshooting thermoplastic composite stamp forming
Understand the basic science of TPC stamp forming, a manufacturing process steadily gaining momentum in aerospace and mobility applications thanks to its rapid forming, short cycle times and automated methods.
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10 Sep 2025 Automation
Holy Technologies selects Plataine to scale up smart composites production
Plataine’s AI agents for scheduling and traceability will enable Holy Technologies to optimize serial production plans, reduce manual effort and build a scalable foundation for future growth.

10 Sep 2025 Wind/Energy
Novafast wins Australian export award
Glass fiber pipe manufacturer looks to expand its manufacturing footprint outside of Australia to meet needs in harsh environments.

8 Sep 2025 Carbon Fibers
SkyDrive partners with Duc Hélices for eVTOL composite rotors
The Japanese eVTOL manufacturer will work with the French propeller specialist on flight-critical rotors for its SD-05, accelerating testing progress and supporting certification efforts.

5 Sep 2025 Recycling
Gjenkraft to build pyrolysis-based commercial recycling plant
Up to $6 million in secured funding will address the company’s goals to turn wind blades into valuable second-use materials.

5 Sep 2025 Glass Fibers
Post Cure: Bolt-assembly GFRP industrial tank simplifies assembly, airtight anaerobic treatment
Modular GFRP W-tanks fabricated by Toro Equipment simplify the logistics, space and time limitations involved in anaerobic digestive and water treatment containers.

4 Sep 2025 Marine
Gurit secures multiyear subsea contract for Corecell foam core
Long-term structural core supply, already backed by a long history of success, will diversify Gurit beyond its traditional markets.
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9 Sep 2025 Curing
Laserline LDL lasers provide direct, efficient thermal processing
Modern industrial heating source simplifies architecture, reduces energy losses and cuts system complexity, covering large-area heating of molds to small UD tape consolidation.

9 Sep 2025 Additive Manufacturing
Caracol opens up Texas HQ and LFAM production center
The European company fires up its North American manufacturing capabilities to support U.S. customers, build its capacity and to achieve faster, more direct innovation and delivery.

8 Sep 2025 Pultrusion
IKV research initiative investigates resin residence time in pultrusion profiles
Institute for Plastics Processing at RWTH Aachen University develops experimental method to measure resin residence time for improved impregnation quality and process efficiency.

8 Sep 2025 Machining/Drilling
UKAM Industrial Superhard Tools launches diamond and CBN dicing blades
Smart Cut technology blades deliver clean, high-precision cutting quality for ceramics, composites and other advanced materials.

3 Sep 2025 Glass Fibers
Techmer PM HiFill GF-PET material system bridges low, high-temp tooling gap
GF-PET compound delivers dimensional accuracy, thermal stability and accessible shape compensation data for high-performance 3D printed tooling applications.

29 Aug 2025 Compression Molding
Wabash introduces larger custom presses up to 2,500 tons
Larger presses with platen sizes up to 10 × 10 feet and 1800°F operating temps service increasing component size, complexity and material diversity in composites manufacturing.
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13 Aug 2025 Defense
Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature
New players proliferate, increasing CMC materials and manufacturing capacity, novel processes and automation to meet demand for higher part volumes and performance.

4 Aug 2025 Compression Molding
Troubleshooting thermoplastic composite stamp forming
Understand the basic science of TPC stamp forming, a manufacturing process steadily gaining momentum in aerospace and mobility applications thanks to its rapid forming, short cycle times and automated methods.

21 Jul 2025 Electric Vehicles
Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)
Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.

30 Jun 2025 Composites Basics
Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine
Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.

28 May 2025 Feature
Composites end markets: Energy (2025)
Despite political and supply chain challenges, renewable and nuclear energy continue to grow in use. Composite materials enable current and future energy technologies across sectors.

7 May 2025 Past, Present and Future
Laser cleaning in composites manufacturing
Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.
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24 Sep 2025
HP-RTM in Automotive and Aviation
High-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) has been established in the automotive industry as technology for manufacturing of high-performance lightweight composites parts made out of fiber textiles embedded in epoxy resin, bringing down weight but maintaining mechanical properties at the same time, compared to steel or aluminum structures. In recent years, the benefits of the technology have become more and more interesting to the automotive industry and applications in aviation. Agenda: What is HP-RTM: how does it work and what are the key elements of the process chain? Applications in the automotive industry: what can HP-RTM do? Outlook: huge potential for aerospace applications

2 Oct 2025
Intro to Composite Testing Standards and Methods
Composite materials offer exceptional performance and design flexibility, but their complexity introduces significant challenges in testing and validation. Accurate and reliable test data is essential for material development and structural design, especially in safety-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive and wind energy. This webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to composite materials testing, covering the full spectrum of mechanical tests required for static characterization. Attendees will gain insights into industry standards, equipment requirements and best practices for ensuring compliance with auditing bodies like Nadcap. Instron will also explore testing methods such as compression after impact (CAI), shear, and flexural testing, and discuss emerging trends shaping the future of composite testing. Agenda: Understand the key physical properties of composite materials Identify common mechanical test types and relevant standards Recognize equipment and setup requirements for composites testing Anticipate and address common testing challenges Explore future trends in composite testing

14 Oct 2025
UV Curing for Composite Manufacturing
Ultraviolet energy (UV) curing, also known as energy curing, has been used by the composites industry for some time, but it is still not quite as well-known as some other curing chemistries. The extremely rapid cure speed leads to high throughput and productivity, while the breath of physical properties of the cured resins allow them to be used in a variety of applications. The possibility of making lower VOC/styrene free formulations with very long pot life and reduced waste are also benefits of UV technology. In this presentation, allnex will briefly review what UV curing entails and compare the advantages and challenges of energy curing with thermally curing technologies (for example, peroxide curing of UP resins). In addition to comparing the chemistry of these approaches, we will also look at which composite manufacturing methods best lend themselves to energy curing. We will show some examples of UV curing being used in today’s composites world and where it might go in the future. Finally, we will review allnex’s line of RAYLOK C products for UV curable composite manufacturing. Agenda: UV technology review Properties of UV cured composites Examples of UV composite technology being used today and possible future uses Review of the allnex RAYLOK C product line

On Demand
How Water Contact Angle Became a Benchmark in Manufacturing Quality
In the fast-evolving world of manufacturing quality control, measurement tools must adapt to new materials, processes and standards. Join Brighton Science's Aaron Berding as he explores how water contact angle (WCA) has become a trusted benchmark in surface quality — and where its limits lie. Drawing from eight years of firsthand experience, Aaron will highlight lessons learned, common missteps and new frontiers involving image analysis and machine learning. Whether you’re refining your process or just getting started, this webinar will deepen your understanding of surface measurement’s role in reliable production. Agenda: Understand the evolution of water contact angle from lab tool to production benchmark Discover where WCA excels—and where it falls short—in various manufacturing contexts Learn how advanced image analysis and machine learning are expanding measurement capabilities See how surface quality benchmarking fits into modern manufacturing maturity models

On Demand
Masters of Precision: Strategies for Milling and Trimming Composites
Join Kennametal experts as they delve into the unique characteristics of composite materials that influence manufacturability. In this webinar, discover Kennametal’s comprehensive range of milling solutions tailored for composite materials and learn how to apply them effectively in production. Gain valuable troubleshooting tips, listen to real-world success stories and get an exclusive sneak peek at Kennametal’s upcoming ROCO burr and down-cut routers launching this fall. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your composite material machining strategies.

On Demand
High Temperature Composite Material Solutions for Aerospace and Defense
In extreme operating temperatures that exceed 260 °C (500 °F), demanding applications such as heat shields/thermal barriers, supersonic structures and radomes must be proven to withstand both extreme heat and mechanical stress for maximum durability in mission-critical conditions. Toray Advanced Composites is an industry leader in high-temperature organic matrix resin technology, offering a portfolio that includes high-performance carbon fibers, cyanate esters (CEs), bismaleimides (BMIs) and polyimides (PIs), all engineered to deliver exceptional thermal stability, design flexibility and significant weight savings. In this presentation, learn about Toray’s high temperature thermoset portfolio and technology capabilities for aerospace and defense markets, examine common applications challenges and discover how to leverage the Toray global network of material solutions and team of experts to deploy mission-critical excellence. Agenda: Learn about the Toray high temperature portfolio and technology capabilities Examine common application challenges encountered with heat shields/thermal barriers, supersonic aerostructures and radomes Discover how to leverage Toray’s capabilities, material solutions and experts to succeed

18 Sep 2025 New & Upcoming
Scalable Composite Solutions for High-Volume Defense Manufacturing Register Now
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16 Sep 2025
HUSUM Wind 2025
Originating from Germany’s first national wind energy fair in 1989, HUSUM Wind has grown to encompass all players and segments in the field of renewable energy. On- and offshore wind power, green hydrogen, sectoral linking, and storage technologies, as well as digitalization, recycling and repowering, and the associated financing infrastructure, are the focus of this trade show. HUSUM Wind showcases both established companies and start-up ventures in a bid to advance the future of technological change and promote networking. Domestic and international visitors and exhibitors attend HUSUM Wind.

17 Sep 2025
International Composites Summit (ICS) 2025
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 2025 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.

30 Sep 2025
Electroless Nickel Conference
Save the date for the 2025 Electroless Nickel Conference! ENC25 will feature electroless nickel education and networking opportunities — all centered around improving quality, maximizing production and making the connections that could power a business through the next decade.

3 Oct 2025
National Manufacturing Day 2025
Held annually on the first Friday in October with events that continue throughout the month, MFG Day — Manufacturing Day — helps show the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, educators and community leaders. The Manufacturing Institute provides a variety of resources and insights to help organizations plan and execute successful MFG Day events across the country. The MI also manages a nationwide database of events that are registered each year.

5 Oct 2025
ASTM International October 2025 Committee Week
Over 12,000 ASTM standards operate globally. Defined and set by ASTM, these standards improve the lives of millions every day. Multiple ASTM committess will meet in Atlanta, Georgia, in October 2025.

6 Oct 2025
American Society for Composites 2025
Organizing committee: Dr. Thomas Whitney, University of Dayton: ASC Conference Chair Dr. Gyaneshwar P. Tandon, University of Dayton Research Inst.: ASC Conference Co-Chair Mr. Michael Gran, Air Force Research Laboratory: ASC Conference Co-Chair Dr. Vipul Ranatunga, Air Force Research Laboratory: ASC Conference Co-Chair

15 Sep 2025 New & Upcoming
MECAM Expo 2025 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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10 Sep 2025 CAMX
CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Live on the show floor, CW editors are highlighting the ample sessions and activities not to miss, including Poster Session meet-and-greet, this year’s top technical papers, ACMA and SAMPE Award member awards and more.

9 Sep 2025 CAMX
CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Tuesday, Sept. 9
Welcome to CAMX 2025 in Orlando! Prepare for the next few days with coverage of CAMX Award and ACE finalists, what to expect Thursday at Good Day CAMX, event and networking opportunities and much more.

8 Sep 2025 CAMX
Why the last day of a trade show is your secret weapon
While many pack up early, staying through the last day can set your business apart and open doors others miss.

5 Sep 2025 Post Cure
Post Cure: Bolt-assembly GFRP industrial tank simplifies assembly, airtight anaerobic treatment
Modular GFRP W-tanks fabricated by Toro Equipment simplify the logistics, space and time limitations involved in anaerobic digestive and water treatment containers.

3 Sep 2025 Carbon Fibers
Fall events chart the course for composites
A busy fall brings industry-leading events and recognition for operations setting new benchmarks for excellence.

1 Sep 2025 CAMX
Navigating the show floor: CAMX 2025 exhibit previews, Part 2
Make sure to brush up on the diverse lineup of exhibitors that will be present at CAMX 2025 to build valuable insights, connections and strategies.

11 Sep 2025 CAMX
CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Thursday, Sept. 11
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2 Sep 2025 Recycling
Portfolio expansion adds to rCF accessibility, applications
CAMX 2025: Tennessee-based Carbon Fiber Recycling LLC grows its patented rCF offerings, extracting from post-industrial and EOL dry fiber, prepreg and cured composites.

26 Aug 2025 Composites 4.0
Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities
Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.

25 Aug 2025 Design/Simulation
Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly
MORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.

20 Aug 2025 Sustainability
ISCC Plus validates Teijin Aramid’s use of alternative feedstocks in Twaron fiber production
The certification ensures that Twaron-based tire components can be produced with bio-based and recycled feedstocks while maintaining high performance standards.

20 Aug 2025 Carbon Fibers
DITF launches €4.2 million recycling projects to advance fiber, textile circular economies
The initiatives focus on creating industrial-scale processes for recycled high-performance fibers and transforming textile waste into high-quality yarns.

20 Aug 2025 Startups & Investors
Sustainability: The smart entry point into composites for investors
Going green or finding methods to resolve EOL composites recycling has quickly given rise to a wave of entrepreneurial activity — one that has piqued the interest of investors globally.

5 Sep 2025 Sustainability
Gjenkraft to build pyrolysis-based commercial recycling plant
Knowledge Centers

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.

Composites and Carbon Fiber in Hydrogen Storage

High-Temp Composite

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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.

Automated Composites
In this resource, CGTech offers vital information about the benefits, processes, and vendors behind automated composite manufacturing.
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Composites in Infrastructure and Construction
��ñ��’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.

Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures
��ñ��’s Tech Days: Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures is designed to provide a multi-perspective view of the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

New Space Applications
Explore the technologies, materials and strategies used by composites manufacturers working in the evolving space market.

Bonding and Welding
Explore the latest technologies and strategies involving bonding and welding, essential processes in the assembly and manufacturing of composite materials, providing reliable methods for joining components.

Merging Materials and Technologies for Infrastructure and Construction
During this CW Tech Days event, sponsored by Composites One, experts will offer presentations to review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in the Hydrogen Economy
In these sessions, experts will discuss the emerging hydrogen economy and the opportunities for composites in this lucrative space.
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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.