Editorial
Celebrating National Composites Week
August 21-25, 2023 is National Composites Week. This year’s theme is “Composites Are Now,” recognizing the ways composites are shaping the world today.
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The (not exactly) new guy at CW
Former CW writer and editor Scott Francis rejoins the brand as editor-in-chief as Jeff Sloan assumes the role of publisher.
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Up, not out: The next chapter of CompositesWorld
I have been editor-in-chief of CompositesWorld for 17 years, which translates into a lot of editorials. This will be my last as I become publisher of CW. We welcome Scott Francis back to the brand to take my place.
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How composites have become a necessity
Composites used to be one of many material options across industries and applications, but that's not the case anymore.
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The return of trade show season
SAMPE Seattle, JEC World and the Paris Air Show are approaching fast, and they signal the real emergence of a post-pandemic world.
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Remembering Don Adams
When one thinks of composites test methods, one thinks of Don Adams. Don passed away at the end of 2022. We remember him here.
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The real value of CompositesWorld
Will CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan soon be replaced by ChatGPT? Probably not before he retires, but it’s fun to consider the possibility.
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As 2023 begins, a look back at trending CW topics in 2022
With 2022 now behind us, CW’s editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan takes a look at the CW stories last year that received the most reader attention.
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Reading the Boeing tea leaves
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says not to expect a new aircraft before 2035. What are aerocomposites fabricators supposed to make of that?
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The future of carbon fiber manufacture
Later this month, CW’s 25th anniversary Carbon Fiber Conference promises to be among the most important as dynamic market forces are putting unusual pressure on the carbon fiber supply chain.
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