National Composites Week

Aerospace

Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements

ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.

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Aerospace

Leonardo Aerostructures can no longer wait on Boeing solution, explores carve-out, alliances

After continued reductions (-36-41%) in 787 production, this key supply chain link for fuselage sections and other composite parts looks at restructuring options for the Grottaglie facility and Aerostructures Division.

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Dieffenbacher acquires Schmidt & Heinzmann composites business

The acquisition, which includes all intangible assets of the business unit, will expand Dieffenbacher’s SMC delivery spectrum, enable potential for portfolio growth and synergies.

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Aerospace

Spirit Q3 financial results raise concern of business viability

Significant anticipated cash deficit and increased operating losses have raised doubts over the company’s ability to continue operations, leading to Boeing and Airbus loan advancements.

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Aerospace

Boston Materials gains $13.5 million for Z-axis Fiber expansion, supply chain partnership establishment

Boston Materials builds on its manufacturing footprint in the U.S., growing its composite materials deployment into semiconductor and aerospace markets.

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ATL/AFP

Addcomposites announces AFP-XS global install base milestone

More than 50 of the production-ready AFP solution for small- to medium-scale composite part manufacturing have been installed and is rapidly growing thanks to its affordability and versatility.

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Trends

Intuitive Machines debuts moon buggy for Artemis program

IM’s Moon RACER is one of three lunar terrain vehicle (LTV) designs being considered by NASA for future operations on the lunar surface.

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Defense

Tighitco receives production, spares award for CH-53K helicopter

Activities for the Sikorsky aircraft will be supported by Tighitco’s U.S. Complex Composites division from 2025-2027.

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Economics

Overall composites index contracting faster than previous month

New orders, production and prices components all improved over October, though the GBI is still seeing contraction.

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Biomaterials

Xenia Materials launches 3DF filaments, expands into FDM, FFF

3D printing filament collection incorporates carbon fiber reinforcement, bio-based options.

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