National Composites Week
National Composites Week celebrates and brings attention to all the ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today.
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Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine
Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.
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Composites end markets: Energy (2025)
Despite political and supply chain challenges, renewable and nuclear energy continue to grow in use. Composite materials enable current and future energy technologies across sectors.
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Laser cleaning in composites manufacturing
Laser cleaning technologies for cleaning production molds for composites offer alternatives to harsher, less-friendly methods with features like automation and higher power cleaning.
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Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2025)
Despite persistent supply chain issues, markets were set for healthy growth before Trump policies and tariffs, yet long-term trends favor composites in new platforms. Meanwhile, advanced air mobility shakes out and moves forward.
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Crashworthiness testing of composites: A building block approach, Part 3
Third in a series on crashworthiness testing analyzes the upper levels of the building block approach and the importance of numerical analyses.
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Plasma moves beyond improved bonding to coatings, multifunctional composites
Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.
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CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.
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This CW Tech Days event will explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.
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Latest National Composites Week News And Updates
Re-Wind Network completes first U.S. BladeBridge in Georgia
Beaverbrook Park now exhibits a 50-foot pedestrian bridge design consisting of a decommissioned wind blade flanked by two wooden decks.
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NIST develops impact-resistant material inspired by mantis shrimp exoskeleton
Researchers discovered they could fine-tune the biomimetic synthetic material’s energy dissipation upon impact, informing its future potential for aerospace, space and beyond.
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ACMA’s 2025 Composites Fly-In strengthens industry voice on Capitol Hill
The Washington, D.C., event broke record attendance, providing a platform for industry leaders to connect face to face with policymakers shaping the future of composites.
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Diverse advanced material solutions guide global challenge improvements
CAMX 2025: Celebrating nearly 100 years of advanced materials engineering, Toray features carbon fibers and TPC, prepreg, resin systems and other innovations through its U.S. divisions.
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ITA, Micor GmbH study the potential of in-line infrared drying of glass fiber
Research has shown that, beyond reducing energy consumption and production waste, an integrated, compact infrared module enables uniform sizing distribution on the glass fibers and more efficient production overall.
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U.K. Carbon Fibre Development location is revealed
The NCC has confirmed its location in North West England at Cygnet Texkimp’s site. Full operation is expected by spring 2026.
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Converting carbon fiber for UHTCMC to 3500°C
Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC demonstrates ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites using SiC and other metallic carbides for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and more.
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Scaling up thermoplastic composites recycling
Thermoplastic composites are always said to be “recyclable.” Netherlands-based recycler Spiral RTC discusses the process, challenges, applications and opportunities to building a real recycling ecosystem.
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Hybrid composite architecture enables rigid wind propulsion solution for maritime decarbonization
GT Wings’ AirWing leverages aerospace engineering principles combined with hybrid glass and carbon fiber composite construction to deliver up to 30% fuel savings through compact, deck-compatible wind propulsion.
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Infused sandwich window frame components help double-decker buses meet weight targets
Prototype GFRP parts were evaluated by Spanish bus manufacturer Carrocerías Ayats as an initial move toward lighter, more efficient, more automated parts and processes.
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Bucci Composites expands automotive production capabilities with facility addition, new high-ton presses
CW Top Shops recipient Bucci Composites shares an update on its facility expansion, automotive composites applications, sustainability, education initiatives and more.
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Composites GBI rebounds toward expansion in May
A rebound reading falls short of expansion but indicates that industry conditions are not as dire as in April.
Read MoreFAQ: National Composites Week
What is National Composites Week?
The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today.
When is National Composites Week?
National Composites Week typically takes place in the month of August.
How do people and companies celebrate National Composites Week?
Individuals and companies alike can celebrate National Composites Week! One way to celebrate is to spread the word about how you or your company are involved with composites. This can be done through social media, events, newsletters, company emails and message boards, and press releases..