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Composites 4.0

Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities

Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.

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Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace

The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.

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EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL

Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.

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Aerospace

Spirit enters definitive agreement with CTRM for Malaysia facility, businesses

Acquisition transaction entered into previously announced merger agreement will make Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) an important asset to Boeing and Airbus programs.

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Filament Winding

UniSQ, iLAuNCH Trailblazer program drive digital twin innovation for composite repairs

Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.

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Aerospace

FACC achieves 10.6% revenue growth in H1 2025 amid aerospace supply chain challenges

Revenue was increased to €484.7 million and a positive €18.4 million EBIT maintained, driven by strong business jet demand, global expansion of FACC’s production network and early results from its efficiency program.

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Archer completes longest flight for piloted Midnight aircraft

The 55-mile flight follows a series of key developments in Archer’s commercialization roadmap, including the continuation of its manufacturing ramp-up throughout the U.S. and the activation of its Launch Edition program in the UAE.

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Medical

James Cropper Optiveil polyester veils pass key medical standards

New opportunities in healthcare are unlocked with the surface veil technology’s validation for use in sensitive medical environments.

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Hexagon Composites extends strategic alliance agreement with Mitsui & Co.

The partnership, first established in 2016 and now extended into 2030, has focused on advancing composite technologies and accelerating adoption of alternative fuels.

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Trends

U.S. Air Force backs Continuous Composites in advancing FEA simulation for anisotropic CF3D structures

Development of this FEA tool could solve the gap in simulating high-performance composite parts under various conditions, with potential applications across aerospace, defense and UAV.

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