Processes

Bonding

Understanding the difference between bonding and welding

Composites bonding and welding are two similar but distinct processes that overcome challenges related to fasteners or drilling. Here are some resources to get you started.  

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Carbon Fibers

Uavos unveils carbon fiber main landing gear spring

Enhanced unmanned aircraft performance can be achieved via Uavos’ latest 16-kilogram design, rigorously tested to illustrate its safety and efficiency optimizations.

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Automotive

Röchling and partners iterate thermoplastic composite convertible roof beam

Röchling Automotive, Mercedes-Benz, Envalior and Valmet replaced traditional magnesium with composites, achieving a more seamless, lightweight structural design that opens opportunities for other vehicle applications.

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Bonding

VIDEO: Plasma surface treatment technology improves adhesion

Plasamatreat demonstrates its Openair-Plasma surface treatment technology, which can enhance material adhesion.

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Filament Winding

Spin-off shares expertise in filament winding software, robotics

JEC World 2025: With two decades of experience, Taniq aims to strengthen its position as a go-to-expert in robotic filament winding, feature its developed winding systems and TaniqWind Pro software.

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Automotive

Injection molding expertise achieves composites mobility innovation

JEC World 2025: A partner in three JEC Award products, Engel demonstrates how its injection molding equipment can set new benchmarks in applications like bike handlebars and interior vehicle components.

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JEC

Filament winding, tape wrapping equipment focus on reliability, quality

JEC World 2025: Engineering Technology Corp. (ETC) is exhibiting everything from its filament winders portfolio to a new winder control system, emphasizing range, adapatability and high production quality.

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Automotive

Trinseo demonstrates DLFT, PC for electric vehicle battery packs

The DLFT production process enhances polycarbonate’s performance qualities through high thermal stability that next-gen battery packs demand.

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Aerospace

MORPHO advances structural prognostics, health monitoring and composites manufacturing efficiencies

EU project concluded in January 2025, delivering on its goals to enhance aerospace industry performance and sustainability through real-time monitoring, intelligent control systems and innovative recycling techniques.

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Troubleshooter

Seven tips for machining composite aerospace components

Machining composite materials is a dusty, arduous and abrasive process that is hard on cutting tools, requiring the right combination of strategies and know-how to properly navigate their dynamics.

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