Composites Processes

Processes in composites manufacturing encompass a diverse array of techniques employed to fabricate composite materials. These processes include methods like hand layup, where layers of resin and reinforcement materials are manually placed, and vacuum infusion, where a vacuum draws resin into a preform. Other techniques like compression molding, filament winding, and automated methods such as 3D printing are utilized to create intricate and specialized composite structures. Each process offers unique advantages in terms of precision, scalability, and efficiency, catering to diverse industry needs. As technology advances, newer methods are emerging, promising faster production cycles, reduced waste, and increased customization, driving the evolution of composite manufacturing towards more sophisticated and versatile methodologies.

Hybrid composite architecture enables rigid wind propulsion solution for maritime decarbonization
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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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Sustainability

Materi’act launches NAFILean Vision biocomposite

NAFILean materials family blends low-carbon recycled plastics and renewable post-consumer sources like hemp fibers to provide a sustainable, visually appealing solution for automotive parts.

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Thermoplastics

Interfacial, CEAD launch strategic LFAM partnership

With the help of CEAD, Interfacial closes the gap between formulation and production-ready solutions made from 3D printed thermoplastic materials and functional composites.

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Custom-built composites technologies align material, geometry and manufacturing strategies

CAMX 2025: Persico Group is a technology partner providing a variety of processing platforms catering to everything from prototyping to full-scale production.

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CAMX

Filament winding is backed by customized automation tech

CAMX 2025: Composites machine manufacturer Roth presents itself together with technology partner Weiss Technik, offering filament winders, specialized software concepts and customer support.

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CAMX

Bespoke UV-cured coating system development embodies customer commitment

CAMX 2025: Allied UV’s comprehensive production checklist reflects its vision to deliver the most efficient, tailorable UV LED coating systems for composites manufacturers.

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Glass Fibers

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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Knowledge Centers

Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures
Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures

Review the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

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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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Carbon Fibers

Otto Aviation launches Phantom 3500 business jet with all-composite airframe from Leonardo

Promising 60% less fuel burn and 90% less emissions using SAF, the super-laminar flow design with windowless fuselage will be built using RTM in Florida facility with certification slated for 2030.

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CAMX

Environmentally friendly composites polymerization initiator

CAMX 2025: The phthalate- and solvents-free Akperox ST-CL200 presented by AKPA Chemicals provides a reliable, user-friendly polymerization alternative while enabling high-performance production processes.

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Bonding

Eco-friendly precision tooling offers flexibility, consistency

CAMX 2025: For more than 50 years, Coastal Enterprises has supported design, prototyping and composite layup applications with its Precision Board urethane tooling board and custom bonding offerings.

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Fraunhofer IFAM MTC closes gap between industrial robots, machine tools

Machine tool robot (MTC) features improved milling kinematics that enable versatile, efficient and high-precision machining of composites and hard metals with a manufacturing tolerance of up to 0.1 millimeter.

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Enhanced RCF thermoplastic compounding opportunities grow composites recycling breadth

CAMX 2025: Vartega’s EasyFeed Bundles now come in a wider array of rCF solutions for thermoplastic compounding, in addition to offering joint product development programs and R&D trials.

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Out of Autoclave

AM method enables tool-free, energy-efficient thermoset composites production

University researchers highlight how the combination of a thermally curable resin system with photothermal curing eliminates the post-curing steps involved in discontinuous, continuous fiber parts fabrication.

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Infusion

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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RTM

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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Aerospace

Prepreg compression molding supports higher-rate propeller manufacturing

To meet increasing UAV market demands, Mejzlik Propellers has added a higher-rate compression molding line to its custom CFRP propeller capabilities.  

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RTM

From prototypes to performance: Composites company makes inroads into new markets

Top Shops 2024 honoree Calian’s composites division blends R&D, rapid prototyping and scalable production with deep engineering integration and corporate synergy.

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Sustainability

Spanish startup to ramp up production of “recyclable” EV prototype

Liux’s BIG electric vehicle features multiple structural components manufactured via RTM from flax fabric and a thermoset resin said to enable the entire component to be recycled and reused again.

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Addressing rivet hole drilling challenges for aerospace composites

Kennametal explores technological advancements in composite drilling, including stacked laminates, to meet aerospace applications and sustainability challenges.

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