Snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems: Thermoset performance at thermoplastic speeds
The autoclave has long defined thermoset composites processing — snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems are built around the premise that it doesn't have to.
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FGR accelerates U.S. expansion, defense sector exposure with Mito acquisition
The Australian company will take on all of Mito’s commercially proven assets, IP, graphene-focused product lines and manufacturing capabilities for large-scale industrial, aerospace and defense opportunities.
Read MoreFincantieri, Teijin Automotive Technologies Europe sign agreement with maritime composites focus
Shipbuilder and composites manufacturer are collaborating on the engineering of nonstructural composite bulkheads for naval and civil maritime vessel programs.
Read MoreBambooder, Roode Boards extend bamboo fibers to kiteboard prototype progression
SNAPSHOT: Collaborative work partially replaces fiberglass in kiteboard construction, considering more sustainable, low-CO2 options.
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Handheld acoustic imager combines ultrasound and infrared for industrial inspection
CAMX 2026: Ludeca presents the CRY8128 acoustic imaging camera from Crysound, capable of pinpointing gas leaks, electrical partial discharge and mechanical deterioration with integrated infrared visualization and wireless reporting software.
Read MoreBigHead provides open-access resources to solve composites fastening challenges
Online additions include engineering guidance, specifications information and case study examples for those working with bigHead products.
Read MoreTurnkey press systems target composite molding across thermoplastics, thermosets
CAMX 2026: Macrodyne Technologies showcases compression molding, RTM and prepreg press lines designed for complex composite part geometries and high-volume production.
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What is the future for Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements?
An industry pioneer discusses divergent visions in a global industry, consolidation and growth in Asia, doubling market share and tells a composites sustainability story involving circular fibers.
Read MoreAdvancing the thermoplastic composite battery enclosure into production
Having achieved its first few commercial series successes, Kautex Textron explains the design process for its Pentatonic battery enclosure platform, which comprise glass fiber/PP or PA6 and injection overmolding a compression molded laminate.
WatchComposites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2026)
Market outlook highlights commercial, defense and bizjet upturn, shift to Asia/rise of India while supply chain struggles to meet rate, AAM begins pivot toward commercial routes plus trends in civil UAS, electric aircraft and the latest in composites developments.
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Plant tour: Fairmat FairFactory, Nantes, France
Recycled carbon fiber materials supplier Fairmat leverages AI-optimized, robotic-assisted technology for producing high-performance materials ideal for an expanding range of applications.
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How in-process NDT could reshape quality assessment in composites manufacturing
Component complexity, quality expectations, the presence of digital data and other macro-economic implications are pushing in-process NDT technologies toward inevitable necessity.
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Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
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LED technology improves the tensile strength of Z-axis interlayers in composite 3D printing by 30%
LEAM Technologies’ layer interface remelt technology enhances composite printed parts, sandwich structures and complex frameworks, offering improved design flexibility and structural integrity.
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Composites 101
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- Thermoplastic composite fabrication: Thermal processing
- Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)
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- Troubleshooting thermoplastic composite stamp forming
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Industry Experts
Using pi joints to expand a composite wing’s flight envelope
DarkAero replaced butt joints in the center wing box assembly to increase the flight test envelope in high-speed gust load conditions for its DarkAero 1 prototype composite aircraft.
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The high-rate imperative
SAMPE 2026 reinforced the composites industry’s new central challenge: Producing advanced materials fast enough, consistently and at scale.
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Broad-based growth fuels record reading for composites index
Biggest jump since 2021 fuels fourth straight expansion, with momentum building despite mounting material cost pressures.
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Videos/Podcasts
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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JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
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Advancing bonding, coating and sealing to 4.0 systems for composites, metals and more
Brighton Science uses decades of experience, 2-second surface measurements and a framework of data-based specs and KPIs to help manufacturers advance toward reliable, predictable bond quality for faster, high-performance production.
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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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Plant tour: Haddy, St. Petersburg, Fla., U.S.
The first LFAM microfactory using composites transforms supply chains, enables local manufacturing and circularity across industries.
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Bonded fastening meets the digital factory
Automation and XR tools aim to scale adhesive fastening for composites at next-gen aerospace production rates.
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Plant tour: PulFlex Technologies, Ford City, Pa., U.S.
Custom pultruder is pushing the limits of pultrusion, specializing in polyurethane resins, complex shapes and extreme sizes or thicknesses — for defense, infrastructure, industrial parts and more.
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Modular composites enable larger tanks for wastewater and biogas reactors
Toro Equipment uses biaxial fabrics, carbon fiber and Flex Molding for corrosion-resistant tanks that compete with steel, concrete and speed global installations.
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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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Episode 52: Chad Duty, IACMI
In this special National Composites Week installment of CW Talks, Chad Duty, CEO of IACMI, the composites institute, discusses the institute’s 10th anniversary, its mission in the industry and rising to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the composites industry today.
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Episode 51: Francesco Ierullo, Exel Composites
Francesco Ierullo, vice president of sales and marketing, Exel Composites discusses the role the composites manufacturing processes of pultrusion and pull-winding are playing in infrastructure and renewable energy applications today.
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