Beyond LSP to an Architected AFP Multifunctional Conductive Layer
Lightning strike protection has traditionally been achieved via single sheets of metallic materials potentially compromised by paint while AFP provides a path toward tailored conductivity and connectivity plus multifunctionality.
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Isar Aerospace Carbon Fiber Composite Rocket Reaches Orbit
The Spectrum launch vehicle’s second flight marked what is says is the first successful orbital payload delivery by a commercial European launch company.
Read MoreAirbus Begins IRIS² Satellite Development for Eutelsat's Multi-Unit LEO Layer
The first layer of 66 low-Earth orbit satellites will be built on Airbus’ Toulouse production line, which already uses carbon fiber composite structures for the related OneWeb constellation.
Read MoreSusWIND White Paper Charts Path to Low-Carbon RGF
The NCC-led program finds recycled wind blade glass fiber can match virgin fiber’s carbon footprint if recyclers cut emissions and recover more polymer during pyrolysis.
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U.K. Composite Cutting Technology Makes U.S. Market Debut
CAMX 2026: Sharp & Tappin Technology’s Compcut ACS 300 saw, aimed at composite test specimen preparation, launches in the U.S. via partner Measured Solutions.
Read MoreAutomated Fracture Toughness Setup for CFRP Quality, Development Testing
CAMX 2026: ZwickRoell’s new G1C Mode I testing setup pairs a ZwickiLine universal testing machine with automated crack-length measurement for ASTM D5528 double cantilever beam tests.
Read MoreBeijing OnlyTop Ultrasonic Spread Tow Tech Enables Thin-Ply Carbon Fiber Prepregs
The company’s ultrasonic-guided spreading process turns 12K and larger carbon fiber tows into ultra-thin prepregs and woven fabrics, enabling more precise laminate design for various applications.
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Praana, 3B and Original Composites & Fiberglass: The Next Chapter
Praana’s acquisition of Owens Corning’s glass reinforcements business and resulting integration with 3B into Original Composites & Fiberglass brings scale, expansion into India, Asia and investment in a new model for global glass fiber composites.
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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Cambium, SHD Composites Reimagining a New Future for Composites
CW’s interview with Cambium chief informatics officer Tim Gardner discusses the company’s background and bio-enabled approach, inverse design and SHD Composites’ role as it seeks broader markets, growth and changing what’s possible with composites.
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Mapping the AI Landscape in Composites: What’s Working, What’s Missing and What’s Next
A comprehensive review of AI/ML in composites research finds usage has grown sevenfold since 2019, but researchers caution that a persistent "virtual-to-real" gap still limits industrial deployment.
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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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Industry Experts
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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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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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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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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