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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.
Recycling in composites manufacturing is an evolving endeavor aimed at addressing sustainability challenges. Unlike traditional materials, composites often pose recycling complexities due to their multi-component nature. However, innovative techniques are emerging to tackle this issue. Methods like pyrolysis, mechanical recycling, and chemical processes are being developed to efficiently recover valuable components from composite waste, such as fibers or matrix materials.
Carbon fiber is a high-performance reinforcement widely employed in composite materials due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and stiffness. Composed of thin strands of carbon atoms, these fibers are renowned for their incredible durability and resistance to various environmental factors. In composite applications, carbon fiber offers outstanding structural support while remaining lightweight, making it a preferred choice in aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment.
Reinforcements in composites are crucial elements that fortify the overall structure by providing strength, stiffness, and tailored properties to the material. Typically in the form of fibers, such as carbon, glass, or aramid, these reinforcements are strategically embedded within a matrix material, often a polymer, to create composite materials. The choice of reinforcement dictates the final characteristics of the composite, with each type offering distinct advantages: carbon fibers for high strength and stiffness, glass fibers for cost-effectiveness and corrosion resistance, and aramid fibers for exceptional impact resistance.
Toray Carbon Fibers Europe S.A. facility in France will increase to an annual production of 6,000 metric tons of medium and high modulus carbon fiber tows.
Building on its work in EmpowerAX, the DLR and partners now aim to create a standardized, certifiable value chain that turns fiber waste into consistently reinforced thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing.
Take a look at this month’s new hires and promotions in the composites industry from Exel Composites, Thermwood, Volocopter, Anisoprint, TPI Composites and SGL Carbon.
The 20,000-square-foot space enables the cleantech startup to hire additional team members, tackle larger projects and advance low-carbon composites development, high-performance batteries and more.
Partnership achieves compatibility of large-format additive manufacturing with KCL’s Formi biocomposite granules, building sustainable production options.
Rayon-based carbon fiber fabrics play a crucial role in protecting structural components from high heat in applications such as aerospace and space.
Together, partners are progressing high-tension e-rotor overwrapping for mass land transport, optimizing accuracy and repeatability at rate.
CAMX 2025: Perlane presents fastening solutions like Optisert and Onsert, and services that have supported composites manufacturers and OEMs for more than 40 years.
Spokane is one of three facilities that specialize in the production of carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) composite braking systems for commercial aviation, military.
Helmet fabricated from Danu composites demonstrates improved weight reduction, impact resistance and complete recyclability compared to carbon fiber alternatives.
