Composites reinvent transportation
Celebrating National Composites Week, CW shares ways in which composites continue to evolve mass transit.
Source | China Chemical Market Insights (LinkedIn), Getty, Hitachi Rail, CG Rail
In the ever-evolving world of railway, mass transit and trasportation solutions, innovation is key to improving efficiency, sustainability and passenger experience. Composite materials, known for their lightweight, durable and versatile properties, are increasingly being adopted in the sector. The following article roundup explores the latest developments and applications of composite materials in railway systems, highlighting their role in enhancing safety, reducing maintenance costs and contributing to greener transportation solutions.
For National Composites Week, CW is providing daily roundups starring some of the prominent end markets in which composite materials greatly contribute. Each roundup comprises relevant published content to explore and read.
Note: Below covers only 2023-2024 articles for these topics. For other related content (including news and products), please visit CW’s markets page.
About National Composites Week
The goal of National Composites Week (NCW) is to celebrate and bring attention to the ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today.
NCW takes place each year in the final week of August and celebrates a specific theme.
The 2024 theme was Composites Reinvent the World. See what companies and individuals shared on LinkedIn and read more from the CW editorial team:
- Composites reinvent infrastructure
- Composites reinvent automotive
- Composites reinvent energy
- Composites reinvent aerospace, AAM and space
- CW Talks: Interviews with Christopher Mims, Wall Street Journal; Joe Brennan, Joby Aviation
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