National Composites Week

Trends

Oceanbird wing sails to demonstrate wind-based marine propulsion

Part of project Orcelle Horizon, the composites-intensive, 560-square-meter structure will undergo ground-based testing before installation on a demonstrator shipping vessel.

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Out of Autoclave

AM method enables tool-free, energy-efficient thermoset composites production

University researchers highlight how the combination of a thermally curable resin system with photothermal curing eliminates the post-curing steps involved in discontinuous, continuous fiber parts fabrication.

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Braided composites enable low-cost, high-rate fabrication

CAMX 2025: A&P Technology highlights its QISO and slit tape thermoplastic material capabilities through customer examples and industry applications.

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Cobot enables CAD-free materials inspection path planning

CAMX 2025: Rooted in simplifying complexity, LoneStar NDE Innovations’ Orion inspection tool is made to be rapidly deployable and intuitive, overcoming traditional inspection processes.

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Marine

Recyclable thermoplastic composite foils proven in multiple races, >1,500 miles

The MiniLab innovation program completes third race in 2025, showing good performance and no weaknesses in TPC foils as it examines in situ data and continues lab testing.

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CAMX

Hydraulic presses built for long-term durability, precision

CAMX 2025: Wabash MPI/Carver Inc.’s Genesis Series presses demonstrate its extensive product line, custom engineering solutions and the ability to deliver tailored press solutions for a wide range of industrial needs. 

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Electronics

Syensqo introduces orange-colored grades for critical EV components

Fiberglass-reinforced Amodel PPA HFFR-4133 OR resin combines safety and visibility to meet e-mobility’s high-voltage safety standards.

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Application

Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling

Thermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable.” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem.

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High-temperature insulation alumina fiber innovations

CAMX 2025: Vulcan Shield Global displays its continuous and short alumina fibers production capabilities, ideal for high-temperature or corrosive environments.

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Enercon opens collaborative Surface Treating Laboratory

Real-time testing of plasma and flame surface treating technologies well suited to plastics, metal and composites can help customers identify which technology is best for their application.

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