National Composites Week

JEC

Innovations deliver improved composite bonding, sealing and structural reinforcement 

JEC World 2025: L&L Products is exhibiting newly announced and proven technology solutions for composites fabricators, addressing core, adhesive and sealant needs.

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JEC

Live, interactive LSAM printing demonstrates elevation of composites 3D printing

JEC World 2025: Each day of the show, Thermwood is live-printing RTM molds, providing interactive demonstrations and highlighting Purdue’s Additive3D software tool.

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Editorial

Expanding your horizons at new industry events

This year CW is considering the strategic advantages of market-focused events for manufacturing professionals that step outside the norm of the team’s usual haunts.

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Aerospace

Spirit AeroSystems shareholders approve acquisition by Boeing

Confirmed takeover, expected to close mid-2025, is Boeing and Spirit’s next step toward improving commercial aircraft production.

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Aerospace

Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone

Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.

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Marine

REGENT breaks ground for RI Seaglider Manufacturing Facility

All-electric Viceroy seaglider will be fabricated, assembled and tested in an environment with close ties to composites expertise, coastal testing and strong naval conditions.

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Automotive

Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak

Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.

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Post Cure

Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development

Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.

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XB-1 demonstrator breaks sound barrier during first 2025 flight

Independently developed jet makes new record, adding to its rigorous series of human-piloted test flights that will prepare its eventual successor, Overture.

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Noztek introduces Infinite Print Belt Conveyor

Automated, continuous print and eject capabilities support the use of fiber reinforcement, enhance robotic 3D printing capabilities.

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