National Composites Week

Graphene

OCSiAl opens European graphene nanotube production facility

OCSiAl’s first European facility will manufacture Tuball graphene nanotubes and nanotube-based products for applications like GFRP pipes and tanks, SMC, FRP trays, printing sleeves and more.

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Wind/Energy

Gurit announces strategic alignment to preserve wind leadership, accelerate growth in other markets

While expected wind business revenue did not materialize for Q3 2024, Gurit is actively implementing measures to diversify its portfolio and position it for a wind sale increase in 2025.

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Beta Technologies raises $300 million to fund AAM growth, commercialization

Series C capital raise will be used to propel the certification of Beta’s composites-intensive Alia CTOL, Alia VTOL and electric motors, while directly supporting ramp-up of production, delivery of aircraft and chargers.

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Norplex Advanced Composites becomes Montana Advanced Composites

Rebranding coincides with further investment in prepreg manufacturing capabilities.

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Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

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Composites 4.0

Valeth partners with Plataine to optimize operations, increase production

By leveraging AI-driven automation, Valeth anticipates substantial improvements in composites operational efficiency and throughput.

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Automotive

Bucci features 20-inch center lock version of carbon fiber wheel

Bucci Composites introduces new carbon fiber wheel option for high-performance automotive applications.

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Automation

RoMaNi 2 project enhances industrial robot flexibility for composites, metals machining

Newly developed milling kinematics on a linear axis enables versatile and efficient machining with up to 0.1-millimeter production tolerance.

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Aerospace

Tata Advanced Systems, Airbus inaugurate C295 final assembly line in India

Final assembly line supports program for self-reliant defense manufacturing in India, with first composite C295 roll-out targeting 2026 and ramp up of 40 aircraft by 2031.

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Arceon closes investment round for advanced materials growth

Tenzing Alpha is investing in the material science startup to support Arceon’s creation of materials including composites for harsh environments.

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