National Composites Week

Aerospace 3 Feb 2025

Dream Chaser spaceplane passes NASA testing milestone

Sierra Space aircraft joint test confirms powered payload capabilities necessary for its inaugural mission to the International Space Station.

Marine 3 Feb 2025

REGENT breaks ground for RI Seaglider Manufacturing Facility

All-electric Viceroy seaglider will be fabricated, assembled and tested in an environment with close ties to composites expertise, coastal testing and strong naval conditions.

Trends 3 Feb 2025

Sumitomo invests in composite railroad tie manufacturer Evertrak

Partnership to support building sustainable railroad infrastructure in the U.S., replacing traditional wooden ties with those made with recycled plastics and fiberglass.

Wind/Energy 3 Feb 2025

Post Cure: Tool-less direct extrusion enables efficient, complex composite structure development

Backed by AI software, Hans Weber’s large-format 3D printing capabilities resulted in the successful development of a Savonius wind turbine blade in under two hours.

31 Jan 2025

XB-1 demonstrator breaks sound barrier during first 2025 flight

Independently developed jet makes new record, adding to its rigorous series of human-piloted test flights that will prepare its eventual successor, Overture.

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Additive Manufacturing 31 Jan 2025

Noztek introduces Infinite Print Belt Conveyor

Automated, continuous print and eject capabilities support the use of fiber reinforcement, enhance robotic 3D printing capabilities.

Trends 31 Jan 2025

We4Ce infused 2.5-3-MW rotor blade design passes validation test

Composite rotor blade structure design by We4Ce, mold and prototype production by InDutch Composites and fatigue testing by Suzlon Group has resulted in the novel blade’s IEC61400-5:2020 certification.