National Composites Week

Automation

Xitadel XIPA imparts more intelligent CAE simulation workflows

Automated preprocessing, FE model building and postprocessing are powered through machine learning and Gen AI tools, supporting enhanced speed, accuracy and efficiency.

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Construction

National Composites Week 2025: Infrastructure and construction

CW looks back on key stories over the past year that showcase how composites’ structural performance, light weight and other advantages exemplify this year’s NCW theme — “Performance with Purpose” — in infrastructure and construction applications.

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Space

Blueshift launches AeroZero ultra-low outgassing thermal protection tapes

Thin and flexible thermal tapes mitigate extreme thermal cycling in orbital and high-vacuum environments and meet the ASTM E595 outgassing standard, excelling in spacecraft and LEO satellite designs.

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Thermoplastics

Daher ODDICEA 2 project gains support to boost decarbonization of TPC production activities

Renewed financial support from France’s Pays de la Loire region will build on technological Industry 4.0 advances made in the project’s first phase for Daher’s Nantes facility, which has already delivered tangible results.

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Joby demonstrates piloted eVTOL flight in FAA-controlled airspace

The flight between two public California airports, and the aircraft’s ability to integrate with other airliners, is built on years of eVTOL testing and 40,000+ miles flown across the Joby fleet.

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EHang deepens Hefei partnership for VT35 long-range eVTOL

Joint investment in VT35 product hub across Hefei, China, will cover everything from R&D to operations, building up the aircraft’s certifications and range of applications.

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Automotive

National Composites Week 2025: Transportation

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed commercial automotive and mass transit. 

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Aerospace

Spirit enters definitive agreement with CTRM for Malaysia facility, businesses

Acquisition transaction entered into previously announced merger agreement will make Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) an important asset to Boeing and Airbus programs.

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Filament Winding

UniSQ, iLAuNCH Trailblazer program drive digital twin innovation for composite repairs

Working with Boeing Australia, Memko and Dassault Systèmes, the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) has developed a digital twin via the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, digitizing processes that could lead toward more efficient and effective maintenance, repair and operations of future fleets.

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National Composites Week 2025: Aviation and AAM

Commemorating the theme “Performance With Purpose,” CW has gathered key stories over the last year that exemplify how composites have progressed aviation, AAM and defense.

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