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Filament Winding

Conbility delivers laser-safe TPC winding cell to FIBRE Bremen

Turnkey winding system will support the German institute’s aerospace R&D efforts, including LATW, tape placement with in situ consolidation and a later thermoset upgrade.

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Alformet white paper examines untapped potential of TPC electric motor sleeves

The resource, geared toward electric motor and composites specialists, discusses rotor and stator sleeve design considerations, manufacturing insights and more.

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Thermoplastics

UD Automated B.V. startup innovates thermoplastic tapes, looks to grow operations

Since its founding in 2022, UDA has developed a process achieving thermoplastic tapes with various fiber and polymer combinations. Now, the company looks ahead to future strategies and partnerships.

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Space

Firefly awarded launch agreement for U.S. Space Force VICTUS SOL mission

Third tactically responsive space mission will build on lessons learned from VICTUS NOX and HAZE launched aboard Firefly’s composite Alpha rocket, building up the company’s rapid response capability.

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Bonding

UDRI opens RAAM lab to advance robotic femtosecond laser

RoboCLASP, an athermal ablation system initiated for preparing composites for bonded assembly, is being roboticized to advance U.S. Air Force needs.

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SPE Thermoforming Division calls for Parts Competition entries

A new category — thermoforming parts used in assemblies — has been added to the biennial competition, which can be submitted to until May 5, 2025.

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Glass Fibers

Premier Composite Technologies, Sicomin support Holy Mosque Mataf extension project

The Grand Mosque’s 216,800-square-meter Mataf ceiling demonstrates the architectural possibilities when using composites.

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Composites 4.0

D-STANDART project advances durability modeling of large-scale composite structures

D-STANDART is developing rapid methods to better characterize fatigue damage under real conditions for composites and supply chain sustainability. Results will be presented at JEC World 2025.

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Glass Fibers

Owens Corning to sell glass fiber business to Praana Group

Transaction with India-based holding group completes Owens Corning’s previously announced strategic review of the business, strengthens its focus on residential and commercial building products.

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CAMX

Enter the competition for CAMX 2025 industry awards

Interested companies and organizations can apply for the CAMX Award and the Awards for Composites Excellence (ACE) until June 13.

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