Carbon Fibers

Aerospace

Exel, Flying Whales advance airship R&D collaboration 

This time, Exel has signed a contract to deliver 75 kilometers of pull-wound carbon fiber tubes for the LCA60T VTOL aircraft.  

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Sustainability

Teijin Carbon launches Tenax Next brand, circular carbon fiber

Progress reducing CO2 emissions and advancing circularity is demonstrated through novel filament yarn short fiber carbon fiber options, as well as the launch of a digital product passport.

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Reinforce 3D receives €1.2 million investment to support 2025 growth plans

Production, R&D team and strategic market expansion will scale up the company’s continuous carbon fiber injection technology, composite capabilities.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin Carbon introduces 36K intermediate modulus carbon fiber

High-tensile, high-performance material option is well-suited for demanding applications like pressure vessels.

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Carbon Fibers

The NCC announces design completion for U.K. carbon fiber lines

The U.K.’s first open access manufacturing facility for continuous carbon fiber production will be built and tested in late 2025, to begin projects starting in 2026.

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Composites 4.0

4M Carbon Fiber to incorporate Carbonscreen AI monitoring system into plasma oxidation process

Letter of intent outlines steps to develop a real-time AL/ML monitor and control system to support automated, high-quality carbon fiber production.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Parallel winding technique demonstrates CFRP anisogrid design optimization

Over the years, CIRA has demonstrated its patented CFRP parallel winding technique in a variety of ways for space applications. The lattice structure for the Vega-C launcher stage is a prime example.

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Carbon Fibers

Bodo Möller Chemie extends portfolio with DowAksa carbon fibers

The two companies join forces to deliver access to a variety of high-grade carbon fiber products, technical expertise and custom solutions from a single supplier.

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JEC

Materials supplier exhibits composites technologies alongside subsidiaries

JEC World 2025: Toray Group is present in two booths this year, highlighting latest material innovations across its globally located businesses for space, hydrogen, sustainability and more.

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Aerospace

Fraunhofer IGCV develops helicopter door shell using SMV composite

SMC-replacement material subjected to vario-thermal pressing cycle achieved a 1.2-millimeter-thick, complex-shaped door shell, demonstrating feasibility for future aerospace components.

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