National Composites Week

DLR conducts aeroelastic vibration tests on Volocopter VoloCity

Analyzing structural resonance of the aircraft under various loads becomes a critical step in obtaining flight certification.

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Chem-Trend's PFAS-free water-based release agents improve operational sustainability

Chem-Trend features its water-based release agents for composite molding applications, designed for reduced plant emissions, fast evaporation rates, easier shop cleanup and more.

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Biomaterials

Okom wrks labs works with Autodesk for mycelium-based composite commercialization

Research Residency program will further refine material properties and manufacturing processes to support the startup’s efforts of providing high-performance, regenerative biocomposite solutions.

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Wind/Energy

Composites reinvent energy

Celebrating National Composites Week 2024, CW looks at how composites are being used to provide the next generation of energy.

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Re:Build Composite Resources expands production capacity, capabilities

A facility more than doubling its current space will be operational by early 2025 to streamline the composites manufacturer’s processes, and increase capacity and technology investment for emerging customer base.

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Recycling

Airbus works to improve the life cycle of composites in future aircraft

This companion article to CW's September 2024 Airbus Illescas plant tour discusses recycling, LCA, biocomposites, Fast Track technologies, qualification and more.

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Automotive

SPE ACCE sustainability panel explores circular automotive barriers

A discussion led by panelists from Volkswagen of America, Plastics Recycling, Rebuilders Automotive Supply and ReMA will shine a light on the topic of recycling and circularity in the automotive space.

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CAMX

Composite formatting services accelerate aerospace and related applications

CAMX 2024: Web Industries’ Aerospace Business Unit is on-site to exhibit its various precision formatting offerings for composites manufacturers, in addition to supply chain and material management solutions.

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Prepregs

Renegade Materials earns NCAMP certification for low-dielectric prepreg

Thermoset prepreg using quartz fabric, well suited for aircraft manufacturers and aircraft part suppliers, has completed qualification and will be listed in the NCAMP database and CMH-17.

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People in composites: August 2024

Toray Advanced Composites, Horizon Aircraft, Skydweller Aero, BYK, North Thin Ply Technology and Crisalion Mobility have made new appointments related to the composites industry.  

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