Stewart Mitchell Contributing Writer

Stewart Mitchell is a Bristol, U.K.-based engineering journalist with experience covering technology in Formula 1, electric and hybrid powertrain and autonomous systems. He has a degree in motorsport engineering from Oxford Brookes University
(Oxford, U.K.), and is a member of The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (London, U.K.).

Glass Fibers

Electromagnetically transparent GFRP rotor for rare earth magnet-free electric motors

A research consortium within the Baden-Württemberg’s ICM research cluster has created a prototype GFRP wireless power transfer electric motor rotor.

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Automotive

Industrializing rapid tape shearing for high-rate, 3D composite structures

ICOMAT’s first RTS factory creates preforms in 5 minutes for parts with -65% weight, higher strength and damage tolerance for wingskins, spars, fuselage, space tanks, auto chassis and more.

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PAEK

Ultrasonic welding for in-space manufacturing of CFRTP

Agile Ultrasonics and NASA trial robotic-compatible carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastic ultrasonic welding technology for space structures.

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Feature

Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)

Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.

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Wind/Energy

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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Thermoplastics

Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms

MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.

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Thermoplastics

Thermoplastic composite pipes provide 59% reduction in H2 distribution CO2 emissions

Hive Composites’ multilayer thermoplastic composite pipe (TPC) design meets hydrogen permeation requirements while ensuring substantial CO2 reductions compared to conventional steel pipe systems.

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Aerospace

ASCEND program completion: Transforming the U.K.'s high-rate composites manufacturing capability

GKN Aerospace, McLaren Automotive and U.K. partners chart the final chapter of the 4-year, £39.6 million ASCEND program, which accomplished significant progress in high-rate production, Industry 4.0 and sustainable composites manufacturing.

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Pressure Vessels

Composite bipolar plates provide 81% improvement to hydrogen fuel cell power density

Ultra-thin CFRTP plates developed by Hycco achieve a 7.5 kilowatt/kilogram power density, high durability for fuel cells in long-flight drone and heavy-mobility applications.

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Pultrusion

Pultruded CFRP chassis enables 36% payload increase for specialized commercial vehicles

CarbonTT’s quadraxial NCF composite chassis adds 185-kilogram capacity to Borco Höhns’ 3.5-ton Fiat Ducato market vehicle.

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Focus on Design

Carbon fiber/flax landing gear achieves 54% weight reduction via tailored layup optimization

Fuko’s Biogear showcases how strategic composite material distribution and natural fiber damping properties can lightweight and enhance critical aerospace structure performance.

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Sustainability

All-recycled, needle-punched nonwoven CFRP slashes carbon footprint of Formula 2 seat

Dallara and Tenowo collaborate to produce a race-ready Formula 2 seat using recycled carbon fiber, reducing CO2 emissions by 97.5% compared to virgin materials.

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