Videos

Space

Scout Space, Dawn Aerospace complete suborbital spaceplane surveillance test flight

First demonstration of space domain awareness (SDA) services using a rapidly deployable spaceplane like the composite Aurora creates promise for affordable, flexible access to VLEO. 

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Carbon Fibers

Optimizing a CFRP landing leg demonstrator

MT Aerospace achieves design for manufacturing, integrating multiple elements into one-piece structure using AFP and 3D printed tooling to meet time and budget constraints.

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Using multidisciplinary simulation, real-time process monitoring to improve composite pressure vessels

Multi-pronged approach closes the loop between design and production of Type 3, 4 and 5 pressure vessels, enabling simulation of as-built composite tanks to improve performance and storage capacity while reducing weight and cost.

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Carbon Fibers

Specialized racing bicycle wheel sets feature Arris CFRTP spokes  

The CLX Sprint and CLX III bikes are being marketed as the “fastest race wheels,” with co-developed aero-shaped spokes that save 96.6 grams in weight and increase strength by 20%.

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Curing

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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Marine

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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Aerospace

What you might have missed at Paris Air Show 2025

A surge in defense spending, partnerships in hydrogen propulsion and new combat aircraft agreements, many backed by composites industry leaders, culminated the 55th Paris Air Show.  

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Composites 4.0

Coriolis Composites introduces the C3 dockable AFP head

AFP solution for gantry and robot systems offers manufacturers enhanced flexibility, performance and ease of use for a wide range of composite parts.

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ATL/AFP

Mikrosam AFP work cell to enhance Qarbon's TPC part development

Commission of a Libra-series robotic AFP system, paired with Toray’s Cetex thermoplastic composite materials, will accelerate Qarbon Aerospace’s development timelines and reduce risk in future aerospace qualification efforts.

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Instron launches AVE3 noncontact video extensometer

Leveraging CDAT airflow technology and dynamic lighting, the AVE3 delivers a virtually noise-free strain signal, guarding against typical air disturbances when measuring materials in the lab.

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Precision, proximity and purpose in Swiss composites innovation

In this next Tour de Composites we step into Switzerland, a small European region that, though modest at first glance, is distinctive for its tightly knit and elevated startups ecosystem.

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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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