Reinforcements for Composites
Reinforcements in composites are crucial elements that fortify the overall structure by providing strength, stiffness, and tailored properties to the material. Typically in the form of fibers, such as carbon, glass, or aramid, these reinforcements are strategically embedded within a matrix material, often a polymer, to create composite materials. The choice of reinforcement dictates the final characteristics of the composite, with each type offering distinct advantages: carbon fibers for high strength and stiffness, glass fibers for cost-effectiveness and corrosion resistance, and aramid fibers for exceptional impact resistance.
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Team Kratos invites sponsorship for electric tractive system innovation
The nationally ranked Indian Formula Student team is seeking industry sponsorship to develop and implement an advanced tractive system for its upcoming composites-intensive electric race car.
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Head Sports launches limited-edition racquet using Toray bio-circular fibers
From prototype to reality, Toray’s sustainable carbon fibers deliver the same look, feel and performance to racquet sports but with an environmentally responsible edge.
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Aerospace prepregs with braided reinforcement demonstrate improved production rates, cost
A recent time study compares the layup of a wing spar using prepreg with A&P’s TX-45 continuous braided reinforcement versus traditional twill woven prepreg.
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Fraunhofer EMI develops local pyrolysis method to reclaim continuous carbon fiber
High-power laser is used for controlled “unwinding” of thermoset composites without damaging the fibers or adversely affecting their mechanical properties, making it highly useful for recycling wound structures.
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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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Kia, Bcomp bring circular composites to Concept EV2 vehicle
Kia Corp.’s latest entry-level electric vehicle anticipated for launch in 2026 showcases ampliTex bio-based materials, highlighting the potential for sustainable interior solutions in everyday vehicles. 
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Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim
Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.
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Teijin announces availability of DPP-compliant composite products
Aramid and carbon fibers will now be accompanied by Circularise’s supply chain traceability system, aligning with Europe’s ESPR environmental regulation.
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Major League Pickleball, Toray strike sponsorship agreement
Toray, MLP’s first Asia-based partner, aims to contribute to the development of pickleball globally with its composite materials, building brand awareness and supporting R&D of future pickleball equipment.
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JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
California startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
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We4Ce designs rotor blades for TouchWind’s floating one-piece rotor turbine
Tiltable, liftable one-piece composite rotor design aims to withstand storm-force winds, boost energy yield and enable more compact offshore wind farms.
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CW calls for speakers at Carbon Fiber 2025
ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is soliciting presentation proposals for Carbon Fiber 2025 — and what better location to discuss carbon fiber’s role in the key market of aerospace than Wichita, Kansas, the Air Capital of the world?
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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In oil and gas, an additive manufacturing standard (API 20T) will aid adoption of composites
Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of another high-stakes industry, aerospace, and also different in important aspects.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for FR, machining, digitized processes and more
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses latest developments in composites from this year’s show.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: Evolving recycling and biomaterials technologies
CW technical editor Hannah Mason shares sustainability-focused composites trade show highlights featuring maturation, scale-up, new partnerships, and new technologies in biomaterials and recycling.
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Carbon fiber’s changing global landscape
The demand for carbon fiber is evolving and several key factors are shaping the market’s rapid transformation.
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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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