Carbon Fibers

Thermoplastics

The evolution of additive composites

Defining additive composites manufacturing and how its merge with conventional processes is providing new solutions and a path forward.  

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Carbon Fibers

McMurtry Automotive reveals composites-intensive, fully electric Spéirling demonstrator vehicle

There are two things we know for sure about this one-seat vehicle: it’s fast, and there are plenty of composites involved.

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Aerospace

Airbus delivers first A350 completed in China

More efficient fuel burn, a carbon fiber fuselage and wings and a quiet cabin take A350 orders well over 900. 

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Carbon Fibers

DigiProp positions Dowty Propellers and its customers for sustainable, next-generation platforms

AMRC aids R&D program including foam thermoforming, complex braiding, thermoplastics and digital twin/thread for higher performance, lower weight with first applications in process.

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Carbon Fibers

Reducing the cost of continuous fiber 3D printing materials

DLR has developed a novel approach to produce thermoplastic impregnated fibers for lower cost versus current slit-tape materials.

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Carbon Fibers

North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

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Carbon Fibers

Multifunctional composite structures across end markets

Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.

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Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures

Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.

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Aerospace

Qarbon Aerospace launches composite aircraft icing protection system

The thermoplastic composite Helios system will be distributed by AIR Group for use on the leading edges of turboprop aircraft wings and other components.

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Aerospace

Epic Aircraft receives FAA type certification for E1000 GX aircraft

The new E1000 GX is equipped with the Hartzell five-blade composite propeller, offering improved performance, safety, comfort and versatility.

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CW Tech Days: High-Temp Composite Solutions