April 2026 Issue

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April 2026

Digital Edition
What is the future for Owens Corning Glass Reinforcements?
Cover Story

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.

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Features

Featured articles from the April 2026 issue of CompositesWorld

Advancing bonding, coating and sealing to 4.0 systems for composites, metals and more
Automotive

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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Composites Fabricating pushes further into expansion
Economics

Composites Fabricating pushes further into expansion

The GBI experiences strong early year momentum amid a flurry of composites market activity.

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Dialing in composites performance via dynamic digital twins
Aerospace

Dialing in composites performance via dynamic digital twins

Sport Dynamics Lab uses Flexdynamics testing, digital models and AI tools to compare designs, materials and systems, enabling optimization with potential for propellers, drones and vibrational structures.

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From industrial filament winding to OOA defense and aerospace composites
CW Top Shops

From industrial filament winding to OOA defense and aerospace composites

Evolving from its origins in filament-wound oil and gas parts manufacturing, Nammo Composite Solutions’ operations today focus on process optimization, training to meet defense and aerospace ramp-ups.

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Industrial ultrasonic NDT adaptation permits accessible composite bicycle inspection
Carbon Fibers

Industrial ultrasonic NDT adaptation permits accessible composite bicycle inspection

Cycle Inspect's ASNT-aligned certification program employs affordable twin-crystal ultrasonic testing equipment and standardized inspection methods to detect damage in composite bicycle components.

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Post Cure: 3D printed plastic, composite mouthstick designs assist limited-mobility users
Post Cure

Post Cure: 3D printed plastic, composite mouthstick designs assist limited-mobility users

Three M Tool and Machine has used its in-house additive manufacturing capabilities to rethink medical devices like mouthsticks, which must be stiff, lightweight and comfortable enough for everyday use.

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Reflections from JEC World 2026: The altruistic potential of composites
Sustainability

Reflections from JEC World 2026: The altruistic potential of composites

Amid rising defense demands for composites due to global conflicts, we are reminded of the importance of sustainable applications in renewable energy and resilient infrastructure.

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Airtech 3D printing Solutions
Airtech 3D printing Solutions