CW Tech Days event delves into composites in space
Register and mark your calendars for the one-day webinar event “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications” on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Six presentations will highlight composite developments contributing to advances in space exploration.
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This Nov. 13, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is presenting “CW Tech Days: New Space Applications.” This virtual event, as in past Tech Days, provides an opportunity for industry members to explore the composite technologies, materials and strategies of a prevalent topic or end market. This event is sponsored by Toray, Trelleborg, Zund, Eastman Machine Co. and Deltek TIP Technologies.
The event will begin with an introduction by CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis, followed by six 30-minute presentations. The agenda is as follows (please note that it is subject to change leading up to the event):
- 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.: “Composite structures for space applications” — Presented by Rocket Labs, speaker TBD
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: “Composite cryotanks, CFRP structures” — Presented by Peter Ortmann, head of AFP, and Dr. Bernd Thoma, head of composite research and technology programs, MT Aerospace
- 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.: “Composite structures for a new space age” — Presented by Claire Baker, segment manager, space and communications, EMEA, Toray
- 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.: “Quartz in space applications” — Presented by Antony Grasso, marketing and business development, Saint-Gobain ACC
- 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.: “Rock West Composites” — Presented by Jeremy Senne, space segment director, Rock West Composites
- 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.: “Markforged/Sidus Space” — Presented by Markforged and Sidus Space, speaker TBD
Registration is $99; to reserve your spot.
Thank you to our sponsors!

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