National Composites Week

Aerospace

ACoSaLUS project develops fully automated FPP layup for legacy sandwich parts

Joint R&D project results show 7 times improvement in layup rates, reduced material deployment and development of novel layup features when using FPP for aerospace production.

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Automotive

PAL-V announces Netherlands assembly, delivery hub for flying car

A dedicated facility at the Breda International Airport will serve as a hub for final assembly, customer demonstrations, flight training and pre-delivery inspections for the carbon fiber gyroplane.

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CAMX

CAMX 2024 Show Daily: Tuesday, Sept. 10

As a CAMX media partner, CW develops three show dailies throughout the week that report on interesting exhibitors and their technologies, events not to miss and more. Whether you’re attending the show, or watching from afar, make sure to tune in to these digital editions!

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Biomaterials

Exel launches commercial-scale use of INEOS bio-based resins

Circular feedstock-based Envirez serves as a springboard for the pultrusion specialist to phase out use of hydrocarbon-derived resins, reducing 21% manufacturing emissions.

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Defense

Bell V-280 Valor gains clearance for EMD phase, prototype building

FLRAA aircraft featuring composite structures from GKN, Spirit and Unitech moves into design maturation and prototyping for anticipated 2026 flight schedule.

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Thermoplastics

Re:Build launches line of thermoplastic composite slitting, ply stacking equipment

TPX line of tape slitters and off-axis, continuous roll ply stacking equipment is customizable to bring thermoplastics part production up to scale.

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CGTech rebrands to Vericut

CGTech unveils a new brand identity in reference to its flagship Vericut software used for composites, postprocessing and more, 

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Advanced Architectural Products completes significant HQ expansion

Continuous growth of GreenGirt composite metal hybrid and Smartci construction systems and new product offerings are supported with 30,000-square-foot addition.

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Carbon Fibers

CFRP planing head: 50% less mass, 1.5 times faster rotation

Novel, modular design minimizes weight for high-precision cutting tools with faster production speeds.  

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Art Grand Prix, Roboze partner for advanced materials AM

Art Grand Prix has chosen Roboze’s industrial 3D printing technology with advanced polymers and composites to improve motorsport vehicle performance and efficiency. 

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