Medical

Medical

Korean researchers develop 3D printed CNT sensors for health monitoring, flexible electronics and smart textiles

CNT-based nanocomposites are optimized specifically for vat photopolymerization-type 3D printing, maintaining high stretchability and electrical conductivity.

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Medical

James Cropper Optiveil polyester veils pass key medical standards

New opportunities in healthcare are unlocked with the surface veil technology’s validation for use in sensitive medical environments.

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Resins

Generative Orthoses project to reshape orthopedic care

CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, Windform GT fiberglass materials and PBF.

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Consumer

Composite innovations feature automotive, water sports, UAV and consumer project versatility

JEC World 2025: Precision, performance and reliability are at the core of Cobra International’s display, involving a front end, portfolio of water sports applications, a fixed wing drone and more.

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Medical

Composites housing improves organ transport to save lives

Vabo Composites collaborates on novel design, supplies lighter, higher volume production housing.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Natural mineral fiber biocomposite via AFP enhances implant integration

Arctic Biomaterials produces high-quality composite biomaterials incorporating a natural mineral fiber that is useful in medical and healthcare-related fields.

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Medical

Flux GmbH sponsors TUM Dash exoskeleton team

Flux to supply precision inductive rotary encoders for exoskeleton initiative for paraplegic patients that is expected to incorporate a future carbon fiber frame.

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Trends

Composite combat drone inlet duct proves novel fabrication approach

The 30-foot overbraided Frankenstein demonstrator was designed by NIAR, A&P and Fiber Dynamics to explore more flexible manufacturing of complex composite structures.

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Filament winding increases access to high-performance composite prostheses

Steptics industrializes production of CFRP prostheses, enabling hundreds of parts/day and 50% lower cost.

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Medical

Multi-material, self-sensing, 3D-printed scoliosis braces

Startup Fited and Brightlands Materials Center have developed a lighter weight, thinner CFRP corrective brace, including pressure sensors made from continuous carbon fibers.

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