Articles

Prepregs

A different Ox-Ox prepreg for faster, more affordable CMC options

Isovolta has developed silica fiber/alumina CERAPREG to enable ceramic matrix composite parts with long-duration service at 900°C and handling similar to epoxy prepreg, dielectric performance similar to quartz.

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Composites in India: A market forecast for 2025-2030

India is the world’s fastest-growing market for composites, with a comprehensive ecosystem pivoting toward self-sufficiency in production and 200% growth in its carbon fiber value chain.

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Using multidisciplinary simulation, real-time process monitoring to improve composite pressure vessels

Multi-pronged approach closes the loop between design and production of Type 3, 4 and 5 pressure vessels, enabling simulation of as-built composite tanks to improve performance and storage capacity while reducing weight and cost.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Bionic fiber placement produces load-optimized, nature-inspired thermoplastic composite preforms

Fibionic’s fibionic fiber placement (FPP) technology enables the development of “fiber skeletons,” semi-finished parts suitable for any application that incorporates composite reinforcement exactly where it is needed.

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Die Mannschaft of composites innovation in Germany

A robust industrial base, top-tier academic institutions and regulatory momentum around sustainability makes Germany a sought-after region by investors and startups alike.  

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Troubleshooter

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.

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Converting carbon fiber for UHTCMC to 3500°C

Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC demonstrates ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites using SiC and other metallic carbides for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and more.

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Thermoplastics

Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling

Thermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable.” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem.

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Glass Fibers

Hybrid composite architecture enables rigid wind propulsion solution for maritime decarbonization

GT Wings’ AirWing leverages aerospace engineering principles combined with hybrid glass and carbon fiber composite construction to deliver up to 30% fuel savings through compact, deck-compatible wind propulsion.

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Infusion

Infused sandwich window frame components help double-decker buses meet weight targets

Prototype GFRP parts were evaluated by Spanish bus manufacturer Carrocerías Ayats as an initial move toward lighter, more efficient, more automated parts and processes.

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RTM

Bucci Composites expands automotive production capabilities with facility addition, new high-ton presses

CW Top Shops recipient Bucci Composites shares an update on its facility expansion, automotive composites applications, sustainability, education initiatives and more.

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Economics

Composites GBI rebounds toward expansion in May

A rebound reading falls short of expansion but indicates that industry conditions are not as dire as in April.

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