Processes

High-tension, vertical filament winding enables affordable flywheel energy storage system

French startup Energiestro’s prototype solar energy flywheel-based storage system aims to reduce costs with glass fiber composites and prestressed concrete.

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Weaving

3D weaving capabilities achieve complex shapes with reduced labor times, costs

JEC World 2025: The specialized engineered woven fabrics company displays film-infused 3D woven joints, woven TPS and woven composite 3D structures.

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Carbon Fibers

Post Cure: Parallel winding technique demonstrates CFRP anisogrid design optimization

Over the years, CIRA has demonstrated its patented CFRP parallel winding technique in a variety of ways for space applications. The lattice structure for the Vega-C launcher stage is a prime example.

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RTM

Langzauner builds RTM press to produce large aerocomposite parts at AMRC COMPASS

Press system developed with 10,500 × 3,500-millimeter platen and supporting forces up to 2,400 tons aims to reduce large component process times by a factor of 10.

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JEC

Bcomp, SFG Composites to scale up automotive flax fiber

Bcomp natural fiber reinforcements are to be integrated into SFG compression molded technology and manufacturing processes, clearing the way for continued support in vehicle design.

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Hydrogen Storage

Epsilon Composites to advance H2 composite tank production with Mikrosam filament winder

Modularly designed system enables easy integration into existing production environments, support Epsilon’s ambitious development projects.

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Digitization

Plant tour: Hexagon Purus, Kassel, Germany

Fully automated, Industry 4.0 line for hydrogen pressure vessels advances efficiency and versatility in small footprint for next-gen, sustainable composites production.

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ATL/AFP

Conbility thermoplastics system installation supports TITK R&D

LATW and tape winding machine enhances TITK Rudolstadt’s ability to conduct advanced thermoplastic R&D projects, particularly for aerospace.

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V2 Group, Caracol achieve large-format 3D printed monolithic boat

Functional glass fiber-reinforced rPP catamaran offers a tangible example of 3D printing’s ability to accelerate production time, minimize material waste and manufacture quality nautical structures.

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Marine

FIDAMC expands composites R&D into new markets and advanced manufacturing centers

Pioneering technocenter advances RTM, thermoplastic composites, additive manufacturing, microwire, novel lighter weight LSP and more.

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