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4 Nov 2025 Thermoplastics
AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design
Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.

3 Nov 2025 Space
PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.

31 Oct 2025 Wind/Energy
Fabrum, AMSL Aero and Stralis Aircraft successfully fill LH2 composite aviation tanks
Australian/New Zealand team makes significant step forward in the transition to zero-emission aviation.

31 Oct 2025 Aerospace
Unpacking the takeaways from CAMX 2025
The weeks following a trade show like CAMX often demand a bit of catch-up work, leaving room for additional reflection and analysis of the composite industry’s trajectory.

28 Oct 2025 Pressure Vessels
DLR exhibits full-scale CFRP liquid hydrogen tank test item for zero-emission aviation
The German Aerospace Center Institute for Lightweight Systems exhibits 1.9-meter autoclave infusion composite structure as part of LUFO UpLift project aiming for LH2 as part of short-haul aircraft propulsion by 2040.

22 Oct 2025 Defense
Syensqo Cycom EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to NCAMP database
NCAMP documentation lowers barriers for adoption and shortens customer design timelines to enable faster commercial aerospace, defense and AAM qualification.
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29 Oct 2025 Aerospace
Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts
Greene Tweed examines failure behavior, identifying key factors for improvement and demonstrating sufficient design for complex-shaped aeroengine components.

$Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update$

24 Oct 2025 Materials Testing
Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update
An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.

22 Oct 2025 BMI
Kaneka, Janicki reveal study results for TP2230 BMI tooling prepreg
Lowering cure temperatures without compromising durability, Kaneka Aerospace BMI prepreg TP2230 offers aerospace manufacturers a pathway to reduce tooling costs and lead times while maintaining high-temperature capability.

21 Oct 2025 Additive Manufacturing
CMH-17 updates composites data, will publish new Volume 7 on additive manufacturing
The Composite Materials Handbook-17 is publishing new data and industry best practices, helping to fill the aerospace industry’s growing knowledge transfer gap and support advanced materials and structures.

20 Oct 2025 Design/Simulation
Purdue, AnalySwift launch CompositesAI platform to democratize air mobility structure design
CompositesAI integrates with AnalySwift’s VABS and SwiftComp software to streamline the design, simulation and performance evaluation of composite structures — especially rotor blades, shells and panels.

13 Oct 2025 Design/Simulation
Siemens, Ducati extend partnership to advance innovation
Siemens Xcelerator Platform helps extend racing innovation to production bikes, reduces time for complex composite parts and enables remote design/3D printing at track, digital twin and faster development.
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4 Nov 2025 Thermoplastics
AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design
Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.

3 Nov 2025 Space
FibreCoat, Lofith Composites form partnership to test ultra-resilient TPC materials in space
TPC satellite panels made from FibreCoat’s energy-saving coated fibers and Lofith’s low-water impregnation process will spend around 12 months in space starting in 2026 to test their performance.

3 Nov 2025 Space
PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.

3 Nov 2025 Composites 4.0
Post Cure: TFP supports high-performing UAV wing preform development
The AMRC’s UAV concept is a complex design and manufacturing challenge that provides a shareable testbed, demonstrating the institute’s ability to develop and refine its expertise through a digital thread.

31 Oct 2025 Sustainability
CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
In early October, the CUBIC consortium held meetings to discuss current progress and upcoming strategies, toured DITF’s research facilities and joined a training session on bio-based carbon fiber development from lignin.

31 Oct 2025 Automotive
Cygnet Texkimp industrializes McLaren ART, licenses solution for multiple markets
High-rate fiber deposition technology, originally developed for high-volume supercar manufacturing, offers potential to address specialized, complex and high-rate composite part requirements in other industries.
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4 Nov 2025 Curing
BriskHeat launches the ACR 4 hot bonder, improves upon composite curing and repair delivery
The ACR 4 builds on the proven reliability of the company’s ACR 3 with enhanced durability, intuitive controls and advanced vacuum technology.

3 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.

29 Oct 2025 Thermoplastics
Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts
Greene Tweed examines failure behavior, identifying key factors for improvement and demonstrating sufficient design for complex-shaped aeroengine components.

28 Oct 2025 Aerospace
Cevotec joins Airbus-led R&D on CFRTP fuselage frames
Cevotec contributes its FPP preforming expertise to the 3‑year feasibility and maturation project driven to reduce weight, increase layup rates and develop a scrap‑lean process chain.

27 Oct 2025 Application
3D Fiber Tethering for rapid fabrication of continuous fiber composites
CarbonForm’s 3DFit technology combines robotic, continuous fiber 3D printing and winding to produce small, high-strength, complex parts — like drone frames — in as little as 10 minutes.

24 Oct 2025 Biomaterials
DITF and Leki Lenhart demonstrate durable, pultruded natural fiber sports poles
Regionally harvested hemp fibers and a ~42% organic matrix prove their mettle against aluminum and carbon fiber for resilient structures.
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8 Oct 2025 Aerospace
Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)
H2 economy is set back by Trump policies, tariffs and funding pivot to defense and AI, but composite tanks remain a key segment with sales in CNG/RNG, growth in New Space and potential for H2-electric aviation.

13 Aug 2025 Wind/Energy
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 Molds/Tools
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 Market Outlook
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 Wind/Energy
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.
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13 Nov 2025
BMI Technologies: Global Solutions for Next-Gen Aerospace Structures
This technical webinar will provide an in-depth overview of Syensqo’s advanced Bismaleimide (BMI) portfolio, including prepregs and adhesives for high-performance aerospace applications. Attendees will learn about the unique properties and processing characteristics of Syensqo's BMI materials, which deliver outstanding thermal performance and mechanical strength. The session will highlight their global manufacturing footprint, non-ITAR product options and ongoing innovation pipeline. This webinar is ideal for engineers, material scientists and technical decision-makers seeking to optimize composite performance in aerospace systems. Agenda: The breadth of Syensqo’s BMI product range, highlighting solutions tailored for diverse aerospace requirements Syensqo's global manufacturing and supply footprint, ensuring consistent quality and availability Non-ITAR BMI products that facilitate international program participation and compliance An overview of our innovation pipeline, including recent developments and next-generation BMI technologies

18 Nov 2025
Cure with Confidence: Tools and Models for Resin Process Control
The performance of the final product depends heavily on the degree of cure - making it critical to ensure that the reaction goes to completion for the highest quality and reliability. Achieving this requires both a deep understanding of the resin’s curing behavior and precise control of process parameters. Tools such as differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), dielectric analysis (DEA) and oscillatory rheometry provide powerful ways to characterize thermal transitions, cure progression and flow behavior. Each method delivers distinct insights. In this presentation, NETZSCH will discuss when to use DSC, DEA or oscillatory rheometry. These techniques also serve as the basis for kinetics analysis using Kinetics Neo software. Kinetics modeling allows simulation of resin behavior under any time or temperature conditions. This not only enables process optimization and consistent product performance but also helps reduce manufacturing variability and thus scrap rates by predicting and preventing potential processing issues. Agenda: Comparative use of DSC, DEA and oscillatory rheometry in thermoset cure characterization Kinetic modeling approaches for curing processes The role of vitrification as a critical parameter in cure analysis

On Demand
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, this session 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
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

On Demand
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

On Demand
Scalable Composite Solutions for High-Volume Defense Manufacturing
As defense manufacturing evolves to support faster development cycles and high-volume production, material solutions must deliver both high rate and production agility. Drawing from Syensqo’s expertise in high-rate advanced air mobility and automotive platforms, this session will explore how our composite prepreg and adhesive solutions support scalable, high-throughput manufacturing — while maintaining the durability and reliability required for defense and adjacent markets. The webinar will review materials and process innovations that contribute to faster prototyping, streamlined processing and consistent quality at scale. These solutions offer adaptable performance and are well-suited for applications requiring rapid deployment and manufacturing responsiveness. Agenda: Gain insights into the manufacturing needs of high-volume defense applications and how material selection plays a role Learn how Syensqo’s materials, including those inspired by automotive and aerospace programs, support scalable production Understand how design flexibility and process efficiency help meet throughput and performance demands in rapidly evolving environments

5 Nov 2025 New & Upcoming
Tool Smarter, Repair Stronger: Kaneka’s Low-temp BMI and Advanced Resin Repair System Register Now
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4 Nov 2025
SMCCreate 2025
The third edition of the SMCCREATE conference, organized by AVK and the European Alliance for SMC BMC, will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on November 4 and 5, 2025. The event brings together international experts to discuss the latest developments and applications in the SMC/BMC field. SMC and BMC – Innovative Materials for Modern Designs. SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) and BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) are high-performance fiber composites that are particularly suitable for the production of lightweight, complex-shaped components – they combine structural properties with a smooth surface. For this reason, SMC and BMC are increasingly used in a wide range of end applications and markets. Application-oriented content for design and development. SMCCREATE 2025 will offer a compact and high-quality program: Over one and a half days, leading companies and research institutions such as AOC, Owens Corning, Menzolit, and TU Delft will present current findings, best practices, and innovative solutions related to the use of SMC and BMC in modern design processes. Participants can expect a total of 15 presentations on the topics of market and trends, sustainability, and design.

11 Nov 2025
MMS Top Shops 2025
Modern Machine Shop’s Top Shops Conference 2025 (TS25) is the event for CNC machining professionals to find data-driven, peer-reviewed best practices for machining technology, shopfloor practices, business strategies and human resources. Founded in 2017 as a live extension of Modern Machine Shop’s annual Top Shops Benchmarking Program, the conference combines technical education, technology displays and business networking all aimed at delivering practical, applicable solutions that have been defined “for shops, by shops.” Whether you are annual Top Shops survey participant or have never seen the survey before, if you are contract manufacturing business interested in building your business through data, technology and process improvement – the Top Shops Conference is your event.

17 Nov 2025
Defense Manufacturing Conference
DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policy makers across the defense manufacturing industrial base. Leaders and manufacturing subject matter experts from government, industry, and academia exchange information and perspectives on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, funding opportunities, and the latest manufacturing innovations that will benefit our warfighters. Attendees range from CEO- and Flag Officer/SES-level to working-level manufacturing-oriented engineers, scientists, and business practice/policy makers and include technology implementers, system designers and representatives of the warfighters. Typical attendance is over 1,000 primarily government and industry participant with a smaller complement from academia.

19 Nov 2025
World of Composites at Techtextil India
Techtextil India, India's most premium expo on technical textiles, nonwovens and composites will take place November 19-21, 2025. The B2B platform will connect international and domestic players with buyers from 12+ industries and allow them to display the latest product innovations which will utimately lead them to achieve their business goals!

19 Nov 2025
Formnext 2025
At the annual highlight for the Additive Manufacturing industry over 850 AM providers will showcase solutions along the entire process chain to more than 32,000 visitors. In addition, an outstanding supporting program on three stages (Industry, Application and Technology Stage) offers knowledge transfer and AM know-how for future oriented production.

20 Nov 2025
M-Nano 2025 - International Congress on Materials Science and Nanotechnology
The International Congress on Materials Science and Nanotechnology (Hybrid Event), is scheduled for November 20-22, 2025, in Singapore, featuring both in-person and virtual attendance options. Participants will engage in a rich agenda that includes expert keynote presentations, oral and poster sessions, and panel discussions highlighting recent breakthroughs and future trends in Material Science and Nanotechnology. Topics will range from the development of biodegradable materials and advanced composites to the application of nanotechnology in drug delivery and environmental remediation, fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue that promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing. M-Nano 2025 aims to create an inclusive environment where attendees can enhance their expertise, network with peers, and gain insights into the latest research and industrial advancements. The hybrid format allows for broader participation, encouraging contributions from international scholars and professionals regardless of location.

4 Nov 2025 New & Upcoming
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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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31 Oct 2025 Construction
Unpacking the takeaways from CAMX 2025
The weeks following a trade show like CAMX often demand a bit of catch-up work, leaving room for additional reflection and analysis of the composite industry’s trajectory.

29 Oct 2025 Thermoplastics
Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts
Greene Tweed examines failure behavior, identifying key factors for improvement and demonstrating sufficient design for complex-shaped aeroengine components.

27 Oct 2025 Application
3D Fiber Tethering for rapid fabrication of continuous fiber composites
CarbonForm’s 3DFit technology combines robotic, continuous fiber 3D printing and winding to produce small, high-strength, complex parts — like drone frames — in as little as 10 minutes.

$Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update$

24 Oct 2025 Design and Testing
Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update
An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.

22 Oct 2025 Carbon Fibers
CFRP boosts power, drops weight for next-gen fire truck pumps
Carbon fiber enables KASE Pumping Systems to eliminate corrosion and increase durability, including a high-capacity 6,500-gpm, ultra-compact 200-pound pump that aids emergency services.

21 Oct 2025 Aerospace
CMH-17 updates composites data, will publish new Volume 7 on additive manufacturing
The Composite Materials Handbook-17 is publishing new data and industry best practices, helping to fill the aerospace industry’s growing knowledge transfer gap and support advanced materials and structures.

3 Nov 2025 Post Cure
Post Cure: TFP supports high-performing UAV wing preform development
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30 Oct 2025 Construction
Thermolysis features ExCfiber for concrete reinforcement
Proven in multiple civil engineering and infrastructure projects, the rCF reinforcement outperforms steel, slashes carbon emissions and doubles structural lifespan.

24 Oct 2025 Automotive
AVK announces 2025 Innovation Awards for fiber-reinforced plastics
Highlighted innovations include an aircraft heating system using carbon fibers, TFP-based spatial CFRP structure frame, processes for recycling GFRP, UD TPC tapes and engineered polymers and more.

24 Oct 2025 Sustainability
Gjenkraft, Owens Corning bolster use of post-industrial fiberglass waste
Per a new agreement, Gjenkraft’s thermolysis recycling process will support the introduction of recycled glass fibers into Owens Corning’s production of new glass fibers.

22 Oct 2025 Sustainability
The ECCA welcomes 160+ organizations, begins composites circularity roadmap development
An upcoming General Assembly follows the European initiative’s first steps toward knowledge sharing, cooperation and collective action to accelerate the transition to a more circular economy.

21 Oct 2025 Additive Manufacturing
FlexCyle project targets TPC waste recovery, repurposing at same site
Led by the Brightland Materials Center, consortium members are developing a flexible process chain, demonstrated via battery casings and wind blades, to repurpose waste directly where it is generated.

20 Oct 2025 Sustainability
Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis and CDP awards, water stewardship, GHG reduction
Composites companies like Syensqo, Daher, Kordsa, Henkel, Armacell, Gurit, Diab and Envalior are leading the charge in operations transparency, climate action, more sustainable infrastructure and other areas.

31 Oct 2025 Sustainability
CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
Knowledge Centers

Automated Composites
In this resource, CGTech offers vital information about the benefits, processes, and vendors behind automated composite manufacturing.

High-Temp Composites

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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.

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

The Now and Next in Composites

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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.

CW Blog

1 Jan 2019

Aerospace outlook: A dynamic, evolving supply chain and market

With major new aircraft programs on the horizon, the aerospace industry is looking to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.

1 Jan 2019

Looking ahead at composites trends in 2019

Columnist Dale Brosius predicts 2019 will reveal growth opportunities in infrastructure, wind energy and personal air mobility for composites.

31 Dec 2018

Autocomposites from waste: Garbage in, valuable, functional parts out

Automakers explore use of waste materials to make commercial car parts.

28 Dec 2018

Developing next-generation composites talent

The M.C. Gill Composites Center at the University of Southern California has steadily grown to become one of the industry’s educational and R&D stalwarts.

27 Dec 2018

Composite radar masts assembled for megayachts

Vabo Composites designs, builds and assembles 10m-tall composite radar masts, improving weight, stability and performance for modern megayachts.

26 Dec 2018

Pultrusion picks up speed in automotive applications

Pultrusion is one of the most cost-effective processes for manufacturing high-volume composite parts.

24 Dec 2018

New Products: December 2018

CW’s roundup of new products for the composites industry – the past couple of months have seen innovations from Airtech, Cincinnati Inc., Composites Evolution, Evonik, Finepart, Granta, Gurit, Huber, Hyosung, Owens Corning, Park Aerospace, SAERTEX, Siemens, Thought3D and Victrex.

21 Dec 2018

Composite material testing: How do I know if my measured composite properties are correct, or even reasonable?

CW columnist Dan Adams explores methods for determining correctness of measured mechanical properties for fiber-reinforced composites.

20 Dec 2018

Composites restore drinking water in historic Amsterdam

A fiberglass-reinforced liner helped resurrect a corroded waterline pipe.

14 Dec 2018

One step closer to commercial spaceflight

CW senior writer emeritus Donna Dawson provides an eyewitness account of the launch and safe return to Earth of Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo on the day of its first spaceflight.

13 Dec 2018

Lightweight at sea — get on board

Using composites to lightweight ships is gaining momentum. Several groups are available for materials and technology suppliers to join and help develop cost-effective solutions.

12 Dec 2018

The democratization of composites

China as springboard to push adoption of thermoplastic composites and revolutionize consumer goods.

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