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    Markets See All
    • Alef Aeronautics' composites-intensive flying car enters production phase
      8 Jun 2026 Automotive
      Alef Aeronautics' composites-intensive flying car enters production phase

      The Model A Ultralight — a drive-and-fly eVTOL designed to lift off directly from public roads — marks the first step toward full-scale Model A manufacturing.

    • Honda hits milestone with successful first eVTOL aircraft flight
      5 Jun 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
      Honda hits milestone with successful first eVTOL aircraft flight

      Japanese automaker heads toward full-scale validation phase after the conducted flight of its full-scale eight-rotor demonstrator, dubbed F1.

    • NordSpace installs robotic AFP systems, progresses build of launch vehicle tanks and primary structures
      3 Jun 2026 ATL/AFP
      NordSpace installs robotic AFP systems, progresses build of launch vehicle tanks and primary structures

      SNAPSHOT: Vertical manufacturing integration with Addcomp equipment lays the path for Canadian space sovereignty through Tundra and Titan launchers.

    • Aciturri Aerostructures completes integrated Type 5 space tank demonstrator
      2 Jun 2026 Space
      Aciturri Aerostructures completes integrated Type 5 space tank demonstrator

      SNAPSHOT: Under the CRETAN project, a shared cryogenic bulkhead tank promises to reduce up to 30% in weight for space launchers, touting a significant competitive advantage. 

    • Eve eVTOL prototype completes hover and low-speed flights block
      1 Jun 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
      Eve eVTOL prototype completes hover and low-speed flights block

      Fifty-nine successful flights and 2:27:33 of accumulated flight time strengthen confidence in control, loads and aero‑propulsion models.

    • Kineco Group order buildup highlights rail interior ambitions for India and beyond
      29 May 2026 Mass Transit
      Kineco Group order buildup highlights rail interior ambitions for India and beyond

      Supported by global acquisitions in Denmark and the U.K. Kineco secures landmark contracts for 100 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, pushing its consolidated order book past ₹3,000 crore and positioning it for other export markets.

    Design & Tooling See All
    • Xenia Materials thermoplastic composites portfolio enable large-format tooling production
      27 May 2026 Glass Fibers
      Xenia Materials thermoplastic composites portfolio enable large-format tooling production

      A range of reinforced pellet compounds for large-scale additive manufacturing provide thermal stability and dimensional accuracy for high-performance tooling.

    • Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review
      18 May 2026 Aerospace
      Otto Aerospace Phantom 3500 clears preliminary design review

      Milestone advances the clean sheet composite business jet program into detailed design, engineering release and production planning.

    • Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site
      18 May 2026 PEKK
      Century Tool adds thermoplastic composites trial capabilities on-site

      Infrared oven investment enables comprehensive glass mat thermoplastic (GMT) and other composite processing trials for industries like automotive and aerospace.

    • Far-UK successfully develops, supplies rGF cab support brackets for Mercedes testing
      13 May 2026 Design/Simulation
      Far-UK successfully develops, supplies rGF cab support brackets for Mercedes testing

      SNAPSHOT: Lessons learned from the RECOTRANS project bolster support brackets designed with lightweighting, cost, durability and EOL considerations.

    • From lamina to laminate: Standardized test methods for composites shear testing
      12 May 2026 Materials Testing
      From lamina to laminate: Standardized test methods for composites shear testing

      Over the decades, ASTM shear test methods, from lamina-level to multidirectional laminate-level, have continued to evolve as composite applications require higher shear strengths.

    • Instron drop tower e-guide addresses simulation accuracy, material qualification demands
      11 May 2026 Materials Testing
      Instron drop tower e-guide addresses simulation accuracy, material qualification demands

      Engineers and laboratory managers working with strain-rate-sensitive materials can use this guide to evaluate how tensile impact testing strengthens simulation accuracy and material qualification workflows.

    Materials See All
    • Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades
      8 Jun 2026 Recycling
      Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades

      The collaboration debuted fins made from 100% recycled wind turbine fiberglass at a 2026 Australian surfing competition, demonstrating a circular end-of-life pathway for decommissioned material.

    • Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite
      5 Jun 2026 Additive Manufacturing
      Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite

      The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.

    • Call4Innovation project launch targets regenerated carbon fiber development at FIB3R plant
      5 Jun 2026 Sustainability
      Call4Innovation project launch targets regenerated carbon fiber development at FIB3R plant

      The initiative, led by Plug and Play, aims to collect innovative industrial projects to enhance rCF from the Hera Group’s plant in Imola. Applications are open until July 19, 2026.

    • TPRC T-DOG extrusion welding setup expands TPC insights
      5 Jun 2026 Thermoplastics
      TPRC T-DOG extrusion welding setup expands TPC insights

      Developed under the T-CAT project, T-DOG offers a wider processing window and broader material compatibility for thermoplastic composites, enabling deeper study of interface bonding in hybrid structures.

    • Post Cure: Initiating automotive electrification with bamboo fiber composites
      5 Jun 2026 Automotive
      Post Cure: Initiating automotive electrification with bamboo fiber composites

      Bambooder’s natural, organic and CO2-negative semi-finished products enable endless versatility in markets dominated by fossil-based materials like steel, aluminum, glass or carbon fiber.

    • Daher CFRTP wing rib survives ultimate load without failure in structural bench test
      4 Jun 2026 Carbon Fibers
      Daher CFRTP wing rib survives ultimate load without failure in structural bench test

      SNAPSHOT: The infrared-welded, 64-ply thermoplastic rib withstood combined 25-tonne compression and 25-tonne shear loads at Cetim's test facility, validating a critical loading case representative of a single-aisle wing.

    Processes See All
    • Surface intelligence platform targets surface preparation verification for composites bonding
      9 Jun 2026 CAMX
      Surface intelligence platform targets surface preparation verification for composites bonding

      CAMX 2026: Brighton Science’s Surface Analyst technology measures water contact angle to verify cleaning, plasma treatment, peel ply removal and other preparation processes before bonding or coating operations.

    • MSP enables Pentaxia to eliminate composite part concessions, reduce production time by 50%
      8 Jun 2026 Machining/Drilling
      MSP enables Pentaxia to eliminate composite part concessions, reduce production time by 50%

      PerfectPart metrology solutions turned a time-consuming, high-risk and high-pressure process into a more reliable, automated machining strategy.

    • Avel Robotics AFP process cuts composite foil environmental impact by more than 30%
      8 Jun 2026 Sustainability
      Avel Robotics AFP process cuts composite foil environmental impact by more than 30%

      A peer-reviewed 2024 study quantifies the environmental gains from Avel's AFP-based production approach, which eliminates draping molds and reduces material waste across all foil geometries.

    • Composite curing ovens support vacuum bag, filament winding and honeycomb block heating
      8 Jun 2026 CAMX
      Composite curing ovens support vacuum bag, filament winding and honeycomb block heating

      CAMX 2026: The gas-fired, indirect gas-fired and electric ovens feature patented energy-efficient designs, AMS2750/BAC5620/CQI-9-compliant temperature uniformity testing and optional IoT-based predictive maintenance monitoring.

    • On the radar: 3D printing and the agile production imperative
      5 Jun 2026 Defense
      On the radar: 3D printing and the agile production imperative

      Significant institutional momentum around large-format additive manufacturing and the push for faster production in U.S. defense are forming parallels across the composites 3D printing landscape.

    • Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite
      5 Jun 2026 Defense
      Voltage Vessels 3D prints composite RHIB prototype, seeks next steps with Eclipse X9 composite

      The Hawaiian startup and CEAD developed a demonstration platform using LFAM, which is informing Voltage Vessels’ basalt fiber-reinforced PETG material developments.

    Composites 101 See All
    • Composites end markets: Aviation and advanced air mobility (2026)
      13 Apr 2026 Composites Basics
      Composites 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.

    • The need for process modeling in filament winding applications
      7 Jan 2026 Thermoplastics
      The need for process modeling in filament winding applications

      A discussion of how temperature, mandrel material and thickness, plus other factors affect the outcome of repeatable filament-wound composite shell manufacturing.

    • Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)
      17 Dec 2025 Market Outlook
      Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)

      Composites solve performance, weight, durability challenges and more in a variety of industrial applications. Recent notable examples include fire truck pumps, biogas reactor tanks and shipping pallets.

    • Thermoplastic composite fabrication: Thermal processing
      11 Nov 2025 Composites Basics
      Thermoplastic composite fabrication: Thermal processing

      Establish a proper thermal cycle during TPC rapid forming and achieve reproducible, successful parts through key material selection and process method understanding.

    • Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)
      8 Oct 2025 Filament Winding
      Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)

      H2 economy is set back by Trump policies, tariffs and funding pivot to defense and AI, but composite tanks remain a key segment with sales in CNG/RNG, growth in New Space and potential for H2-electric aviation.

    • Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature
      13 Aug 2025 Wind/Energy
      Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature

      New players proliferate, increasing CMC materials and manufacturing capacity, novel processes and automation to meet demand for higher part volumes and performance.

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    • 18 Jun 2026
      High-Performance, Non-PFAS Options For Release & Protective Films

      Despite the versatility of fluoropolymers in demanding, high-performance applications under harsh environments, many of them have been classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny. However, polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) is outside all current regulatory definitions of PFAS due to the lack of full fluorination and the presence of hydrogen on each carbon in the backbone of the polymer. This positions PVF as a sustainable alternative to traditional fluoropolymers while retaining outstanding weatherability, durability and chemical resistance. In this talk, DuPont will review composite applications currently commonly utilizing PFAS materials and the status of PVF as a non-PFAS fluoropolymer within the regulatory landscape. DuPont will highlight PVF's exceptional surface protection and barrier properties, its compatibility with multiple composite manufacturing processes and its multifunctional use as a release film. Agenda Review of current PFAS regulations and in-scope materials Use cases for PFAS materials (films and coatings) in composite applications Non-PFAS options: range from non-fluorinated lower-performance materials to non-PFAS polyvinyl fluoride Overview: what PVF is, why it is non-PFAS and what its attributes are Real-world case studies

    • Material Advantage: How Advanced Composites Shape the Modern Battlefield
      9 Jul 2026
      Material Advantage: How Advanced Composites Shape the Modern Battlefield

      As modern warfare evolves towards increased speed, autonomy, and precision, the role of advanced composite materials has become more critical than ever. This webinar explores how high-performance carbon fibers and advanced composite materials enable breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, and space- based domains. Key topics include light-weighting for extended range and endurance, thermal performance, producibility, connectivity, and affordability.Drawing on recent applications in unmanned systems and higher operating temperature platforms, the discussion highlights how material selection and architecture directly influence mission effectiveness and survivability. Attendees will gain insight into emerging material technologies, manufacturing considerations, and qualification opportunities with defense applications.The session concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how composites will shape future battlefield dynamics, including increased autonomy, increased rate, and distributed systems all within rapid decision-making environments.AgendaOverview of the evolving battlefield and how advanced composite materials act as key enablersAdvancing affordable mass manufacturing for defense platforms through high-rate composite solutionsDatabase materials for accelerated, cost-effective part qualificationAdvanced material solutions engineered for structural performance, high-temperature environments, and radar transparency (low dielectric applications)

    • Integrating AI and Machine Learning to Accelerate Composite Resin Formulation
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      Integrating AI and Machine Learning to Accelerate Composite Resin Formulation

      Artificial intelligence and machine learning have entered into everyday usage, but what impact can they have on polymer and ceramic matrix composites development? Composite performance depends heavily on matrix properties that govern processability and operational stability. Increased digitization is providing clear value across industries, but successful application in composite resin formulations requires a clear understanding of the key questions and insight into the critical design factors. Combining expert know-how and atomic-level detail with powerful artificial intelligence and machine learning tools enables resin formulation teams to maximize successful design initiatives. This webinar will demonstrate how integrating machine learning with molecular simulation enables faster, more informed development of next-generation resin formulations.

    • Driving Innovation in Sustainable Manufacturing
      On Demand
      Driving Innovation in Sustainable Manufacturing

      As the composite industry shifts toward a circular economy, manufacturers face a dual challenge: integrating nontraditional feedstocks while maintaining high-performance output. This session explores the technical pathways for processing recycled carbon fibers, natural fibers and waste-derived materials using advanced scattering and double-belt press technology. Rather than viewing sustainability as a cost burden, this webinar will examine the "define and refine" methodology—a systematic approach to optimizing material composition and recipe accuracy. Attendees will learn how continuous production cycles reduce energy demand and processing steps compared to traditional batch methods, supported by data-driven insights into carbon dioxide reduction and process repeatability.   Agenda Brief introduction to IPCO and overview of 2025/2026 market trends and their significance Innovations and next-generation products: using recycled materials for interior and exterior applications Energy efficiency and process optimization: reducing energy demand and processing steps Versatility and material selection: handling virgin and waste stream feedstock materials Scalability and production reliability: repeatability, recipe accuracy, and energy savings

    • On Demand
      Aligned Discontinuous Fibers: Sustainability without Compromising Performance

      The composites industry is under increasing pressure to deliver high-performance materials while improving sustainability, manufacturing efficiency and design freedom. Manufacturers are being asked to reduce waste, integrate recycled content and support complex part geometries — all without compromising quality, scalability or process compatibility. These demands are driving the need for new material formats that move beyond conventional tradeoffs.In this webinar, Mandy Clement will introduce UNIMAT, a scalable aligned nonwoven solution from James Cropper. Achieving more than 95 percent fiber alignment, UNIMAT delivers exceptional mechanical performance while offering the flexibility required for modern composite manufacturing. Clement will explore how UNIMAT enables the use of recycled and post-industrial waste (PIW) carbon fiber, supports complex geometries through improved conformability and integrates with multiple resin systems and processing routes.Dale Brosius will then place this innovation in a broader industry context, examining how aligned nonwovens can help address key challenges across composite markets. From aerospace and automotive to sporting goods and advanced air mobility, the session will highlight how this material approach supports circular manufacturing, reduces cost and material waste, and unlocks new design possibilities — enabling manufacturers to align composite performance with sustainability goals.Agenda:Attendees will gain insights into technical breakthroughs and how UNIMAT can provide new pathways for the composites market to achieve sustainability goals. Key points include:Why sustainability and processability are critical pain points in composites today.Innovative Alignment Technology: How UNIMAT delivers directional performance with the added benefit of design flexibility and handling.Circular Economy Impact: The role of recycled and post-industrial fibers in meeting sustainability targets.Hybridization: Fiber agnostic processing technology gives manufacturers and partners freedom to design bespoke solutions, including the incorporation of thermoplastic fibers, low-melt resins, recycled blends and more.Integration with multiple processes and resin systems for scalable manufacturing.

    • Trelleborg Applied Technologies + Logo
      On Demand
      Use of Thermoplastic AFP to Enable Future Electric Aircraft Propulsion

      The next generation of aircraft will implement various new propulsion technologies from hybrid engines and hydrogen propulsion to fully electric aircraft. These systems rely on the development of a new class of electric motor that needs to be lightweight and power dense to accommodate the added weight from the new technologies. Trelleborg and GE Aerospace R&D are collaborating in an ARPA-E funded program to develop an innovative, light weight and ultra-efficient electric motor. The use of in-situ fiber placed thermoplastic composites enables a transformational increase in power density. This webinar will highlight the development of a suite of key technologies that will enable future electric aircraft propulsion. Agenda: Introduction to next-generation aircraft propulsion Overview of the ARPA-E ASCEND program and the GE Aerospace eFLITES program Use of thermoplastic fiber placement to enable next-generation electric propulsion Trelleborg capabilities to support composite development

    Low-Dielectric Thermoset Materials for Radome Design: Selection, Qualification and NCAMP Allowables
    17 Jun 2026 New & Upcoming
    Low-Dielectric Thermoset Materials for Radome Design: Selection, Qualification and NCAMP Allowables Register Now
    Events See All
    • Composites Future 2026
      9 Jun 2026
      Composites Future 2026

      A biennial expo and conference created in collaboration with Assocompositi, Xylexpo and Plast associations, Composites Future aspires to be a showcase for the world of composites, including materials and processing technologies.

    • ILA Berlin 2026
      10 Jun 2026
      ILA Berlin 2026

      With its sectors Aviation, Space, Defense & Support, Advanced Air Mobility, and Supplier, ILA Berlin bring the entire value chain of the aerospace industry to Europe. 

    • SAMPE China
      10 Jun 2026
      SAMPE China

      SAMPE provides growth and educational opportunities via online and in-person conferences, exhibitions, technical forums and publications. SAMPE China offers a comprehensive display of applied advanced composites, as well as a conference with keynotes, sessions, technical papers and more.

    • JEC Forum Southeast Asia
      23 Jun 2026
      JEC Forum Southeast Asia

      JEC Forum Southeast Asia is the transition gateway between Mainland China, North Asia and Southeast Asia. The event focuses on three pillars: Business meetings, conferences and composite tours. Its target audience spans the entire value chain of the composites industry, drawing participants from Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mainland China, Myanmar (Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, East Timor, South Korea, Japan and Vietnam.

    • CW Tech Days: Thermoplastic Composite Solutions for Aerospace Structures
      24 Jun 2026
      CW Tech Days: Thermoplastic Composite Solutions for Aerospace Structures

      Thermoplastic composites are at the forefront of aerostructures manufacturing thanks to surging demands from the commercial aerospace and defense sectors for innovative materials, advanced processes and rapid-production solutions. Across both smaller secondary components and larger primary structures, thermoplastic composites are seen as transformative for rapidly evolving markets next-generation aerospace and defense and advanced air mobility (AAM) which require high-rate, high-volume materials and processes that break free from autoclaves and thermoset resins, embracing improved efficiency, scalability, multifunctionality and recyclability. In this CW Tech Days event, industry experts will explore cutting-edge materials and processing technologies driving the shift to high-rate thermoplastic composite parts production and provide insights into topics such as: The rise of oversized presses In-situ thermoplastic automated fiber placement (AFP) Injection overmolding, specialized tooling for massive parts Advanced welding for assembly Robust process controls Case studies from groundbreaking aerospace, defense and AAM projects Join us to explore how these innovations are powering future airframes, engines and more.

    • 16 Jul 2026
      U.S. Japan and Euro-Japan Joint Conference on Composite Materials

      The conference brings together leading researchers and academics in the field of composite technology from the U.S., Europe and Japan to share the latest developments, trends, research and future prospects in this field. 

    ACMA Composites 2026 Fly-In
    9 Jun 2026 New & Upcoming
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    • Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting
      10 Jan 2024
      Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting

      Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

    • Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
      8 Jan 2024
      Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding

      Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

    • Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production
      27 Dec 2023
      Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production

      Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.   

    • KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
      23 Nov 2023
      KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites

      Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

    • Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes
      1 Nov 2023
      Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes

      The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

    • UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
      21 Jul 2023
      UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah

      Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.

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    • Post Cure: Initiating automotive electrification with bamboo fiber composites
      5 Jun 2026 Post Cure
      Post Cure: Initiating automotive electrification with bamboo fiber composites

      Bambooder’s natural, organic and CO2-negative semi-finished products enable endless versatility in markets dominated by fossil-based materials like steel, aluminum, glass or carbon fiber.

    • Cambium’s $100 million play: Fundraising engineering meets composites scale
      3 Jun 2026 Startups & Investors
      Cambium’s $100 million play: Fundraising engineering meets composites scale

      Cambium's $100 million raise and SHD acquisition signal a bold strategy blending AI-driven materials innovation with proven composites manufacturing expertise.

    • Plant tour: Fairmat FairFactory, Nantes, France
      1 Jun 2026 Carbon Fibers
      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.

    • How in-process NDT could reshape quality assessment in composites manufacturing
      29 May 2026 Past, Present and Future
      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.

    • Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
      28 May 2026 Aerospace
      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.

    • LED technology improves the tensile strength of Z-axis interlayers in composite 3D printing by 30%
      25 May 2026 Work In Progress
      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.

    VIDEO: From PEEK to LMPAEK, and why this material is taking over aerospace
    8 Jun 2026 PAEK
    VIDEO: From PEEK to LMPAEK, and why this material is taking over aerospace
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    • Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades
      8 Jun 2026 Sustainability
      Acciona, Bolero Surf create surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades

      The collaboration debuted fins made from 100% recycled wind turbine fiberglass at a 2026 Australian surfing competition, demonstrating a circular end-of-life pathway for decommissioned material.

    • Call4Innovation project launch targets regenerated carbon fiber development at FIB3R plant
      5 Jun 2026 Recycling
      Call4Innovation project launch targets regenerated carbon fiber development at FIB3R plant

      The initiative, led by Plug and Play, aims to collect innovative industrial projects to enhance rCF from the Hera Group’s plant in Imola. Applications are open until July 19, 2026.

    • Toray Performance Materials Corp. presents Stratex 2300r rPET composite
      2 Jun 2026 Sustainability
      Toray Performance Materials Corp. presents Stratex 2300r rPET composite

      Patent‑pending unidirectional carbon fiber offers a sustainability focus and 1:1 performance parity.

    • Plant tour: Fairmat FairFactory, Nantes, France
      1 Jun 2026 Plant Tours
      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.

    • Sustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint
      27 May 2026 Automotive
      Sustainable Envalior Tepex variant delivers identical performance, 50% reduced carbon footprint

      Envalior’s LCA and external critical review verifies the new Tepex composite matches the original’s performance for automotive and can be used as a drop-in for composites processes.

    • HESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft
      26 May 2026 ATL/AFP
      HESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft

      Fraunhofer IWS highlights work with CONTIjoin, vitrimers, drapeability and LSP while IVW demonstrates rCF-reinforced thermoplastic window frame using aligned discontinuous fibers.

    Avel Robotics AFP process cuts composite foil environmental impact by more than 30%
    8 Jun 2026 Sustainability
    Avel Robotics AFP process cuts composite foil environmental impact by more than 30%
    Knowledge Centers
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      Sensors for Composite Processing

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    • CompositesWorld Collections
      CompositesWorld Collections

      CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

    • The Now and Next in Composites
      The Now and Next in Composites

    • Sustainability
      Sustainability

      The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.

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      Automated Composites

      In this resource, CGTech offers vital information about the benefits, processes, and vendors behind automated composite manufacturing.

    Composites and Carbon Fiber in Hydrogen Storage
    Composites and Carbon Fiber in Hydrogen Storage

    The materials, manufacturing processes, market and energy trends driving use of carbon fiber composites in global hydrogen storage applications for fuel cell-powered trucks, buses, trains and passenger vehicles.

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    CW Tech Days
    • High-Temp Composites
      High-Temp Composites

      As defense and space missions push the boundaries of performance, the demand for advanced materials that can endure extreme environments and conditions continues to grow.

    • Composites in Infrastructure and Construction
      Composites in Infrastructure and Construction

      CompositesWorld’s CW Tech Days: Infrastructure event offers a series of expert presentations on composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

    • Composites in Advanced Air Mobility
      Composites in Advanced Air Mobility

      Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.

    • Thermoplastics for Large Structures
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      Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

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In the Automated Composites Knowledge Center, CGTech/Vericut brings you vital information about all things automated composites. CGTech has over 30 years of NC Code simulation knowledge and is the most experienced machine-independent supplier for programming and simulating automated composites NC code.

We work with many machine vendors and their unique, specialized processes. Each process has its place and each vendor their strengths, but collectively the field of automated composites manufacturing provides many benefits.

Benefits of Automated Composites Manufacturing

  • Increased part throughput
  • Reduced manufacturing defects
  • Increased process reliability and repeatability
  • Facilitates other automation and competitive advantage opportunities
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Getting Started in Automated Composites

Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Processes

The automation of composites manufacturing has taken many forms. Compare these automated processes to their manual counterparts and discover what works for you.

Automating Supporting Processes

Automating Supporting Processes

Learn how automation not only enhances deposition of composite material but can increase speed and efficiency for supporting processes as well.

Automated quality inspection

Automated quality inspection

Quality inspection in composites is evolving from manual methods to automated systems, enhancing efficiency, reliability and defect detection with advanced statistical analysis.

Machine Vendors

Machine Vendors

There are many hardware machine vendors that service the automated composite manufacturing industry.

Tools for Automation

Tools for Automation

Combining the individual components of automated composites manufacturing is no small task. Learn how CGTech has provided the programming and simulation tools required.

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Resources

White papers, videos, and articles covering a variety of topics related to automated composites manufacturing.

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