National Composites Week

Space

ESA-backed CASSANDRA project targets composite SHM, repair maturation

The CASSANDRA project, joined by CompPair, Com&Sens and CSEM, will support the integration of sophisticated SHM and healing systems into composite structures, driving Europe’s space exploration and technology development efforts.

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Sustainability

CompPair joins NERTHUS initiative propelling mobility-focused green composites development

Central to the consortium’s efforts are the creation of fast-curing, bio-based resins for press curing, self-healing bio-based composites and demonstration of their feasibility.

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Space

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launches, begins 45-day transit to the moon

Following launch vehicle separation, Firefly’s composites-intensive Blue Ghost lunar lander acquired signal and completed on-orbit commissioning.

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The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete

A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.

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Sustainability

Sicomin joins MADskis to maximize winter sports skis performance

GreenPoxy 56’s bio-content and mechanical performance add to the MADskis team’s development of hand-crafted, eco-conscious, low-impact natural fiber skis. 

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Aerospace

Spirit confirms sale of Fiber Materials Inc. business

Tex-Tech Industries, provider of high-temperature, high-performance specialty material and coatings, has completed the transaction for FMI.

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Recycling

Research in Japan demonstrates novel electrical pulse method for carbon fiber recycling

Studies show that the direct discharge electrical pulse technique is highly effective in CFRP recovery and is more energy efficient than other recycling methods.

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RTM

Production technology variety supports CFRP, GFRP and paper honeycomb component designs

JEC World 2025: BBG GmbH & Co. KG’s global reach and decades of experience provide a single source for molds, mold and press systems, as well as end-to-end production lines.

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Automation

End-to-end automation system progresses composite material deposition capabilities

JEC World 2025: Loop Technology, a JEC Composites Innovation Award winner, will showcase how its FibreLine system advances the speed and accuracy of composite preforming.

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Aerospace

VIDEO: Collins Aerospace optimizes thermoplastics for aircraft parts

Collins Aerospace explains how thermoplastics are integral to the company’s efforts to improve propulsion and reduce costs in aircraft manufacturing. Featured is a nacelle system that will help meet production demand of 80 aircraft per month.

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