CT editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan surveys the potential negative effects on the composites industry of the battles in the U.S. Congress over over renewal of the Production Tax Credit for renewable energy technologies — and the resulting uncertainty in the wind energy market.

Will future wind blades incorporate thermoplastic composites? It depends on whom you ask.

Electrically heated carbon fiber/PEEK/ceramic tooling and powdered epoxy resin system could revolutionize production of large composite aerospace structures.

All signs point to increasing demand from many market sectors. Will capacity keep pace?

Ongoing private/public effort to optimize blade manufacturing targets current production and anticipates “next-generation” offshore applications.