National Composites Week

Automotive

McLaren maximizes composites use with release of Artura Spider

The supercar has been designed and developed to meet ambitious targets with the incorporation of McLaren’s MCLA architecture, even sporting a composite retractable hard-top.

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Recycling

Swancor, Siemens Gamesa solidify recyclable wind blade partnership

Swancor will supply all recyclable resin to Siemens by 2026, contributing to RecylableBlade efforts.

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Polynt Group enters discussions to acquire Polyprocess

Decision finalization of acquiring the specialty gelcoats, color pastes and derivatives supplier will be April 2024.

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Editorial

A return to JEC World

CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis reflects on the ways in which the composites industry has changed and also stayed the same based on observations from this year’s JEC World.  

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Epoxies

Super Resin Inc. highlights plant-based epoxy resin, foam core 

Eco-friendly resin system using glycol lignin offers an eco-friendly option for CFRP structures and components, and core materials.

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Trends

Syensqo Ixef PARA polymer shapes surfing fin by Kohola Flow Tech

Glass fiber-reinforced compound enhances rigidity, aesthetics and eco-friendliness of the biomimetic FlowTech 1 Single Fin.

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Pressure Vessels

Forvia moves toward more sustainable automotive composites manufacturing

Automotive technology supplier Forvia shares sustainability goals and recent developments aimed at bio-based and recycled materials and ramping up hydrogen tank production for clean mobility.

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Defense

Janicki receives Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award

Designer and builder of tools, parts, prototypes and assemblies earns recognition for supporting defense manufacturing and distribution goals.

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Thermoset TopCon 2024 focuses on sustainability

SPE organizers encourage manufacturers of products using thermoset technologies to attend for free, highlights presentations with sustainability topics. 

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Syensqo inaugurates Application Development Labs in Italy

The Italian excellence center will develop innovative specialty polymers solutions crucial for green mobility, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing and more.

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