National Composites Week

Automotive

“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures

Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.

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Automotive

TPI Composites to divest automotive business unit

As a part of the company’s continued focus on wind, TPI has entered an agreement to sell, rename subsidiary to Clear Creek Investments.

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Carbon Fibers

Teijin Carbon Europe receives ISCC Plus certification

Certification covers Tenax carbon fiber production at Heinsberg-Oberbruch, Germany, plant, adds to Teijin’s certifications for carbon fiber and PAN in Japan.

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Wind/Energy

GWEC releases 2024 global offshore wind report

Despite industry headwinds, offshore wind headed into 2024 is poised for rapid growth leading up to 2033, says the Global Wind Energy Council.

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ATL/AFP

RTS technology by iCOMAT ramps up with $22.5 million funding

Additional financing is being secured to service automated fiber steering demand, build first RTS production facility in Gloucester.

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CAMX

Industrial composite autoclaves feature advanced control, turnkey options

CAMX 2024: Designed and built with safety and durability in mind, Akarmark delivers complete curing autoclave systems for a variety of applications.

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CAMX

Turnkey manufacturer bridges composite needs in defense

CAMX 2024: Attendees can learn about MTCcorp’s work with Northrop Grumman to design, fabricate and deliver mission-critical equipment racks for defense aircraft.

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Infrastructure

CCG meets customer demand with StormStrong utility pole lineup

Additional diameters build on the portfolio of resilient FRP pole structures for distribution and light pole customers.

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Curing

Uavos delivers curing oven to aerocomposites manufacturer

Composite curing oven meets customer needs with ability to cure complex synthetic and composite parts.

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Feature

SMC composites progress BinC solar electric vehicles

In an interview with one of Aptera’s co-founders, CW sheds light on the inspiration behind the crowd-funded solar electric vehicle, its body in carbon (BinC) and how composite materials are playing a role in its design.  

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