National Composites Week

Epoxies

We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test

Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.

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ICOMAT opens first production facility, Factory 1

Two-phase opening in Gloucester, U.K., builds on iCOMAT’s comprehensive composites engineering service offerings for aerospace and automotive.

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Space

Vast, SpaceX issue joint request for research proposals to advance long-term human habitation in space

Call for submitted proposals will leverage the capabilities of the Haven-1 Lab, SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft and/or private astronaut missions.

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JEC

JEC World 2025 at a glance

The 60th edition of the world’s largest composites trade event will take place March 4-6, 2025 in Paris, France. Here’s what to expect.

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People in composites: January 2025

Appointments, promotions and other developments have been announced by composites-focused companies Teijin Automotive, Lockheed Martin, MVP, Roth Industries, Wabash, Multi-Ply, Norco, Boeing and more.

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Epoxies

Anemoi installs 35-meter-tall composite rotor sails on Sohar Max maritime vessel

Carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites are key to building these long-lasting wind propulsion technologies for energy-efficient watercraft.

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Recycling

Infinici recycled glass fibers will be distributed in Europe, Turkey by Biesterfeld

Biesterfield will introduce Infinici’s recycled nonwoven composite materials to broader markets while also collecting glass and carbon fiber waste from customers.

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Beta, 47G unlock AAM opportunities in Utah

Statewide agreement is set to jump start a host of AAM readiness activities across Utah, further led by Beta’s CTOL and VTOL aircraft expertise.

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Carbon Fibers

RapidMade introduces Aerolite thermoformable carbon fiber

Thermoformable carbon fiber address traditional scale and cost bottlenecks, eliminating most manual processes while achieving high-volume production.

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Rath to open facility dedicated to continuous oxide ceramic fibers

Initial production of 10 tons of Altra Flex fibers will be produced annually in Germany for a wide range of 3D printing, composite and other application possibilities.

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