Grace Nehls

Grace Nehls Senior Managing Editor

Adhesives

Mako, PTM&W Industries launch HyperCure composite systems

The Mako resin and adhesive system, paired with PTM&W’s comprehensive materials portfolio, deliver speed, strength and full U.S. supply chain compliance for composite UAS manufacturers.

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Carbon Fibers

SGL Carbon reports lower sales amid weak markets, early gains from Carbon Fibers restructuring

SGL Carbon’s half-year 2025 results show a significant drop in sales, driven mainly by weaker semiconductor demand and heightened global trade tensions impacting key markets.

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Trends

Global research teams propose standards for structural power composites

Researchers have published a set of characterization and reporting protocols to accelerate the industrial adoption of SPCs, which combine structural strength with energy storage capabilities.

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Defense

Piasecki launches Kargo II UAV featuring triple payload capacity

Payload, drivetrain and performance enhancements will support a range of military and commercial missions.

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CAMX

Maximize your experience: CAMX 2025 exhibit previews, Part 1

This list of 90+ exhibitor previews solicited by CW offers a glimpse into the various technologies, emerging trends and solutions attendees should look for on the CAMX show floor.

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Sensors

Smartbeam develops HMS-embedded composite profiles for space

Project goals adapted filament winding to properly integrate optical and carbon fiber sensors and meet technical requirements, resulting in a verified, simplified process for smart composite structures at reduced cost.

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Aerospace

Uavos equips Avincis helicopters with composite main rotor blades

Composite rotor blades will support and enhance Avincis’ emergency aerial services, including the company’s Lumes unmanned helicopter.

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Construction

ACMA reaffirms GFRP grating standard manual

Official approval from ANSI earlier this year reinforces support for engineering and design innovation when working with fiberglass-reinforced polymer grating.

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Space

Europe launches MetOp-SG A1 meteorological satellite

Airbus-built satellite, supported by Beyond Gravity composite materials, is the first in a series of six satellites that will support weather forecasting into the mid-2040s.

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Carbon Fibers

DowAksa to continue carbon fiber operations under new name, Aksa Carbon

Acrylic fiber producer Aksa Akrilik has completed the acquisition of Dow Europe Holding B.V.’s 50% stake in DowAksa. 

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CAMX

Composites manufacturing, AR visualization and hydraulic presses

CAMX 2025: Dieffenbacher presents a comprehensive range of products and services geared toward construction and infrastructure applications, including customer projects, production lines, AR innovations and hydraulic presses.

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Purdue, Thermwood explore the acceleration of composites manufacturing through 3D printing

A video interview highlights how the university, the CAMS Consortium and Thermwood’s LSAM technology have enabled first-time-right production.

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