National Composites Week

Natural Fibers

Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)

The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.

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CW Top Shops

CW launches 2025 Top Shops benchmarking program

Annual benchmarking initiative, available until April 30, 2025, offers composites manufacturers a free, customized benchmarking report aimed at improving their business.

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Composites 4.0

Plataine earns Frost & Sullivan 2025 Technology Trailblazer Award

Agentic AI solutions are identified for their ability to help manufacturers operate at scale with agility and environmental responsibility.

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Defense

Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating

Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.

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Infusion

Mel Composites, Aresa Shipyard collaborate on one-shot Black Falcon V2.0 vessel

Mel is supplying its composite materials and equipment package, in addition to technical assistance, for the new 15.2-meter defense craft.

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AOC resins support SMC composite doors for air raid shelters

The recent use case exemplifies the application of AOC’s SMC resins in related fields, thanks to their strength, resistance and longer lifespan in comparison to metal or fiber-reinforced concrete options.

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Aerospace

Daher confirms long-term lease agreement for Stuart, Florida, aerostructures facility

Extended lease duration at Witham Field will enable additional enhancements and business growth at the Daher site including intentions to create a final assembly line.

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Epoxies

Shapers Australia presents Kinetix epoxy systems

The ATL Composites distributor cites the high-performance resin range’s ability to bridge the gap between other polyester and modern epoxy systems, making it well suited to composite surfboard production.

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Hydrogen Storage

Testing validates, prepares Verne CcH2 truck for commercialization

Verne has demonstrated the density and dormancy benefits of its cryo-compressed hydrogen Class 8 truck and refueling system, moving the technology forward for trucking and hydrogen distribution.

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Horizon Aircraft secures $8.4 million strategic investment

The hybrid eVTOL developer announces the deepening of investor dedication in support of Horizon’s aircraft operations and development.

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