National Composites Week

Thermoplastics

Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms

MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.

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Automotive

Ford Motor Q1 Award recognizes SGL Carbon GFRP leaf springs

SGL Carbon’s Austrian site has been identified by its years of serving the U.S. automotive manufacturer with quality composite products and efficient production.

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Defense

U.S. Navy contract to advance Cambium C/C composites for hypersonics

Cambium aims to further optimize its phthalonitrile-based thermal protection portfolio to create a secure domestic supply for U.S. hypersonics.

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Hufschmied, CMS open up advanced materials machining potential

Technical partnership combining cutting tool technology and CNC machining will open up new possibilities for comprehensive process efficiency, quality and sustainability for composite materials and engineered plastics.

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Kent continues pultrusion legacy under new leadership

Michael Pollard is shifting ownership of Kent Automation and Kent Pultrusion to Sean Robbins to support the company’s sustained growth and future development.

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Aerospace

Cambium launches ApexShield 1000 resin to ramp up C/C composite part production speed

High-temperature matrix system for aerospace manufacturers reduces hypersonic composite parts fabrication by 70-80%.

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Thermoplastics

The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels

Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.

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Space

Lockheed Martin completes Orion development for Artemis II

Upgraded composite spacecraft has been delivered to NASA for final preparations for the 2026 launch that, unlike the Artemis I mission, will be crewed.

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ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ introduces new column: Startups and Investors

Welcome to an exploration of how startup and investor ecosystems around the globe are shaping the future of composites.

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Economics

Composites Fabricating Index loses ground in April amid tariff uncertainty

Latest reading of 47.3 is fueled by a drop in new orders as markets react to quick changes in trade policy.

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