VIDEO: Stamped, Welded TPC Rib Demonstrator Targets High-Rate Wing Production
Direct stamping and infrared welding produce a 64-ply thermoplastic wing rib that's 22% lighter than aluminum, an innovation detailed further in this ThermoForged video short and CW’s Daher’s Shap'in TechCenter plant tour.
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Albany Engineered Composites Secures Contract Extension on Boeing 787 Components
AEC will continue to manufacture more than 300 composite fuselage frames for the 787 Dreamliner at its Salt Lake City facility.
Read MoreElroy Air Completes First Autonomous Flights Under FAA Program
The Chaparral aircraft flew uncrewed cargo missions across the Gulf Coast as part of the U.S. DOT and FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
Read MoreJohns Hopkins APL Speeds Up C/C Composite Production
The lab’s FAST CAR2 single-step sintering process compresses manufacturing time for the heat-resistant material from months to days, and has produced samples up to 8 inches in diameter with density comparable to conventionally made material.
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Magnolia Launches Advanced Materials Suite for EVTOL Production
Complete materials portfolio is designed for faster production and extended battery range, and is qualified for immediate use by eVTOL manufacturers.
Read MoreSpace- and Aerospace-Supporting 3D Woven Composite Technologies
CAMX 2026: Bally Ribbon Mills is displaying advanced 3D woven joints, thermal protection systems and other engineered composite solutions.
Read MoreCambium Presents High-Temp Laminating Film Adhesive for Bonding
ApexFrame 5000 is designed for nonstructural bonding of polymer films and metallic foils with reduced logistical complexity.
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Bringing Proven FMC Technology to U.S. Manufacturing
Domestic, non-styrene-based carbon fiber SMC for next-generation mobility and defense applications.
Read MoreGKN Aerospace's ASPIRE Program Targets Next-Gen Composite Wing Manufacturing Technologies
The three-year, £12 million ASPIRE consortium brings together rapid tow shearing, tailored fiber placement, aligned recycled discontinuous carbon fiber and self-heated tool curing to prove lighter, high-rate composite wings for the next-generation single-aisle aircraft.
Read MoreWhat to Know Before CAMX 2026
Get ready for CAMX 2026 in Atlanta! Explore 500+ exhibits, 100+ sessions, keynotes, networking events and tips to make the most of your experience.
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Matching the Defense Industrial Base Material Qualification Model to the Mission
A one-way attritable UAV or USV should not carry the same material qualification and specification burden as a crewed, long-life aircraft or vessel.
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New Space, AFP Innovation, Top Shops and More
From the New Space market to thermoplastic AFP breakthroughs, the September 2026 issue of CW explores the urgency driving composites innovation, plus Top Shops honorees and what to expect at CAMX in Atlanta and Carbon Fiber in Huntsville.
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Carbon TPC Bike Frame With Reversible Joint Connection Surpasses Classic Racing Bike Challenges
3D printed titanium lugs and carbon TPC profiles joined minus adhesives or fastener elements enable material-, energy- and cost-effective recreational bike frames.
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National Composites Week 2026: Infrastructure and Construction
In celebration of National Composites Week, CW takes a look at how composite materials are enabling gains across the built environment, including power grids, data centers and concrete structures.
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From Lamina to Laminate: The Evolution of Composite Compression Test Methods
ASTM compression test methods have evolved from thin lamina characterization to combined‑loading configurations capable of evaluating multidirectional laminates.
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Composites Growth Cools in July as New Orders Pull Back
The GBI gave back three points as orders and backlog softened, though a seventh straight month of expansion and easing costs kept the outlook positive.
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From Aerospace to Infrastructure: Mapping FRP’s Adoption in Mainstream Markets
Scott Reeve, founder of Composite Advantage, shares insights from more than two decades of ventures that helped prove the viability of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites in infrastructure, waterfront and rail. A new chapter with Creative Composites Group signals the next phase of growth for established technologies and new FRP products.
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Episode 58: Jason Gibson, IACMI
IACMI's chief commercialization officer discusses trends in high-volume manufacturing and the role of composites, the “Composites Built to Scale” theme for National Composites Week 2026 and an open house at IACMI's Detroit SuRF facility.
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VIDEO: Braided TPC Tube System Takes on Cryogenic Fuel Lines
Ductility at cryogenic extremes, not to mention the ability to bend to the complexities required for aerospace, led herone to pursue thermoplastic composites for LH2 fuel lines — with promising results. The company speaks more on the subject in this CW article and Thermoforged video.
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VIDEO: Polestar 5 Flax Fiber Seatbacks Put Circularity By Design Into Production
Polestar's collaboration with Bcomp on the Polestar 5 interior, highlighted through CW content and this snapshot video, demonstrates how design for end-of-life recyclability and lightweighting can be achieved in a single production part.
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80% Bio-Based Epoxy Moves Ski Manufacturing Toward Zero-Impact Goals
Sicomin’s GreenPoxy80 increases bio-based material by 60% over previous epoxies, developed for use in a ZAG touring ski that aims to push the use of sustainable materials to new levels.
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VIDEO: A Decade of the MFFD
CW reporting on the MFFD — the largest welded thermoplastic composite aircraft structure ever built — is collected here, alongside new video coverage from Thermoforged.
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The Future of CFRP Pressure Vessels: Larger Sizes, Lightweighting, Data Centers and Space
Hexagon Composites discusses the largest Titan 510 Mobile Pipeline, use of thermoplastic composites for lightweighting modules, towpreg, Chinese carbon fiber and growth from data centers and space.
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Episode 57: Francesco De Stefano, Caracol
Caracol’s CEO and co-founder discusses how robotic LFAM is scaling composites production — from aerospace tooling to end-use maritime parts — and what AI-driven automation means for the industry’s future.
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VIDEO: Spiral TPC Finds Solutions to Scale Up TPC Recycling
Netherlands-based Spiral RTC details its journey from its early beginnings to its latest endeavors building end-of-life TPC recycling infrastructure in this snapshot video by Thermoforged.
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Episode 56: Christian Fischer, Bcomp
Bcomp’s CEO shares how natural fiber composites went from powder skis to BMW series cars — and what’s next for sustainable materials in mobility.
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Episode 55: Dave Noblin, Greene Tweed
Explore how thermoplastic composites enhance rotating equipment in aerospace and industrial sectors, offering improved wear resistance, efficiency and longevity over metals.
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Episode 54: Mitchell Smith, ST Engineering MRAS
Mitchell Smith of ST Engineering MRAS shares insights on transitioning to composite single-aisle aircraft manufacturing programs, UAM’s role in tech testing and emerging automation trends shaping the industry.
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Episode 53: Michael Novak, AIJ Search
Michael Novak, president of AIJ Search, dives into the evolving role of AI in the advanced materials and composites manufacturing industries, and how it is being used to navigate workforce development.
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