National Composites Week

Aerospace

Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.

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Nanomaterials

Canatu, Denso sign agreement to improve CNT performance

Denso, one of Canatu’s largest shareholders and an automotive supplier, will help height Canatu’s CNT performance, develop CNT reactors and advance its practical applications.

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HTMS advances CMC strategy through LC3 project, EV battery box feasibility studies

LC3 project with Cranfield University and EV material development program with Raeon aim to develop a CMC supply chain in the U.K.

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Wind/Energy

Siemens Energy installs 21-MW offshore turbine prototype, reports say

Numerous sources indicate that Siemens Gamesa may be making headway with a previously noted 21-MW wind turbine with a 276-meter rotor which would put it ahead of competitors.

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Natural Fibers

Kia, Bcomp bring circular composites to Concept EV2 vehicle

Kia Corp.’s latest entry-level electric vehicle anticipated for launch in 2026 showcases ampliTex bio-based materials, highlighting the potential for sustainable interior solutions in everyday vehicles. 

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Sustainability

Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels

Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.

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Thermoplastics

Lehvoss Group expands reach of compounds, structural composites portfolio

Strategic partnership with PolySource will bring Lehvoss’ high-value materials to North American customers and expand PolySource’s technical capabilities.

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Defense

BAE Systems honors Polar Technology with Gold Tier award

Quality and delivery of structural composite elements for defense helmet is highlighted in Partner 2 Win program.

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Automation

Cartken autonomous robot facilitates indoor, outdoor material handling

Cartken Hauler provides efficiency and flexibility in industrial and on-site material transportation settings through its all-terrain mobility, high payload capacity and rapid deployment.

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Thermoplastics

Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim

Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.

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