Scott Francis

Scott Francis Editor-In-Chief

Katie E.G. Thorp 1966 – 2018

In memoriam of Katie Emaline Gunnison Thorp, PhD.

Read More

Verisurf to launch programmable, portable CMM solution

The Verisurf CMM Master 500 combines Verisurf software with Equator comparative gauges to deliver a fully programmable CMM solution.

Read More

Reinforcements with customized infusion speeds predicted as product of choice for wind turbine blades

Ahlstrom-Munksjö introduces latest composites reinforcement product and prepares for new markets.

Read More
Aerospace

General Atomics maximizes fuel capacity for US Navy’s first carrier-based UAV

General Atomics uses advanced composite expertise to develop integrated fuel tanks in MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling vehicle test article.

Read More
Aerospace

FACC composite technology plays role in new Pearl 15 Engine

FACC has supplied composite components for bypass ducts for Rolls-Royce’s new Pearl 15 aircraft engines.

Read More
Wind/Energy

MHI Vestas 9.5 MW offshore wind turbine receives final certification

The world’s most powerful commercially available wind turbine receives S class type certificate, clearing the way for installations to begin in late 2019.

Read More
Sustainability

Lightweight Reading

CW’s occasional round up of fun composite products and offbeat news surrounding the composites industry. 

Watch

BASF expands 3D printing operations with two manufacturer acquisitions

The company is integrating Advanc3D Materials GmbH and Setup Performance SAS into its subsidiary BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH.

Read More
Aerospace

Boeing and Embraer to enter strategic partnership

Boeing and Embraer have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture that positions both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets.

Read More
Carbon Fibers

Airborne Oil & Gas begins TCP Riser qualification program in South America

The thermoplastic composite pipe riser qualification program aims to provide a disruptive new riser pipe technology for operators with international deepwater applications.

Read More
Wind/Energy

World of Composites pavilion to launch at Techtextil India 2019

World of Composites 2019 to promote fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) at Techtextil India international textiles and nonwovens trade fair.

Read More
Epoxies

Master Bond launches EP30LTE-2 epoxy system

EP30LTE-2 is designed for joining dissimilar substrates and for sealing, coating and encapsulating, especially for small- to medium-sized castings where a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) is required.

Read More