National Composites Week
Metsä Group begins pre-engineering stage of Kuura wood-based fiber mill
The company is ramping up to industrial production of its textile fiber, applicable for reinforcing polymer composites, and launch of the Kuura business.
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Blue Ghost lunar lander makes successful soft landing on the Moon
After a 45-day trip, Firefly Aerospace’s first landing attempt landed Blue Ghost in an upright, stable configuration, followed by the start of surface operations.
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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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3D weaving capabilities achieve complex shapes with reduced labor times, costs
JEC World 2025: The specialized engineered woven fabrics company displays film-infused 3D woven joints, woven TPS and woven composite 3D structures.
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Reshoring — What do you have to say about it?
Your insights on reshoring manufacturing operations to the U.S. are wanted. Please share them in the USA Reshoring Survey 2025. The goal of this survey is to understand how policy changes, such as tariffs and workforce training, impact decisions and actions in the industry. Survey results will be shared with the new administration to inform policies that aim to support manufacturing growth.
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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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ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
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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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Collier Aerospace software supports structural sizing of WindRunner cargo aircraft
CAE HyperX software’s methodology enables Radia to quickly and accurately conduct configuration assessments of WindRunner’s primary composite and metal structures.
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Langzauner builds RTM press to produce large aerocomposite parts at AMRC COMPASS
Press system developed with 10,500 × 3,500-millimeter platen and supporting forces up to 2,400 tons aims to reduce large component process times by a factor of 10.
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