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ACMA’s 2025 Composites Fly-In strengthens industry voice on Capitol Hill

The Washington, D.C., event broke record attendance, providing a platform for industry leaders to connect face to face with policymakers shaping the future of composites.

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Glass Fibers

ITA, Micor GmbH study the potential of in-line infrared drying of glass fiber

Research has shown that, beyond reducing energy consumption and production waste, an integrated, compact infrared module enables uniform sizing distribution on the glass fibers and more efficient production overall.

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Carbon Fibers

U.K. Carbon Fibre Development location is revealed

The NCC has confirmed its location in North West England at Cygnet Texkimp’s site. Full operation is expected by spring 2026.

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Australia’s Trailblazer Program unlocks $549 million industry investment to fast-track innovation

Six universities, such as the University of Southern Queensland and its iLAuNCH program, are accelerating research to commercialization across defense, space, recycling and other key sectors.

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People in composites: June 2025

Appointments, promotions and other developments have been announced by composites-focused companies James Cropper Advanced Materials, Carbitex, Hexcel, Plyable, Hall Spars and Sui Generis.

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IACMI celebrates 10th anniversary at Members Meeting

Event in Dayton recapped the Institute’s successes, set future goals, celebrated the retirement of COO Dale Brosius and more.

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Recycling

REGEN recycling project is selected by European Defense Agency

Recycler Uplift360 along with its three partners will play a critical role in innovating the recovery and reuse of continuous aramid fibers to drive composites circularity in defense.

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Aerospace

Otto Aviation launches Phantom 3500 business jet with all-composite airframe from Leonardo

Promising 60% less fuel burn and 90% less emissions using SAF, the super-laminar flow design with windowless fuselage will be built using RTM in Florida facility with certification slated for 2030.

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Natural Fibers

Greenlander, Boxmanufaktur partnership expands natural fiber composites to customized vehicles

Boxmanufaktur builds up production capacity to support Greenlander Sherpa camper development, which will be made available for the Iveco Daily and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

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Carbon Fibers

Swancor supports NTHU Racing Team’s Formula Student 2025 race car

Carbon fiber wheel rims development, as well as access to Swancor’s production equipment and fabrication expertise, lightweights NTHU vehicle in time for international Formula Student competitions.

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