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    Markets See All
    • Büfa Gelcoat Targets EN 45545-2 Rail Fire Standards
      17 Aug 2026 Mass Transit
      Büfa Gelcoat Targets EN 45545-2 Rail Fire Standards

      Büfa Composite Systems’ Firestop Gelcoat S 320 can support HL3 classifications in composite rail components when paired with compatible resin systems.

    • Infinite Composites Secures More than $5.5M in NASA Contracts for Lunar Propellant Tanks
      14 Aug 2026 Space
      Infinite Composites Secures More than $5.5M in NASA Contracts for Lunar Propellant Tanks

      Additional $2.9 million in CLPS-related contracts leverages Infinite Composites’ pressure vessel manufacturing equipment expansions and the growing demand in space programs.

    • Joby Aviation Establishes Texas Hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport
      12 Aug 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
      Joby Aviation Establishes Texas Hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport

      The 45,000-square-foot location brings a significant eVTOL aircraft presence to Texas as Joby prepares for its first eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) flights across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

    • KAI Partners With Embraer on Aircraft Structures
      11 Aug 2026 Aerospace
      KAI Partners With Embraer on Aircraft Structures

      Agreement expands cooperation in aircraft structures, civil aviation and air mobility, building on KAI's existing role as a supplier for Embraer's E-Jet E2 wing components and Eve Air Mobility's eVTOL program.

    • Archer to Acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, Boeing Takes Stake
      10 Aug 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
      Archer to Acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, Boeing Takes Stake

      Boeing is divesting Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid to Archer while retaining a stake in the company, a strategic move that lets Boeing refocus on its core businesses, help shape future autonomous flight and maintain a technology sharing arrangement with Archer.

    • Forza Composites Validates Brazil's First Domestically Developed Type 4 Pressure Vessel
      10 Aug 2026 Pressure Vessels
      Forza Composites Validates Brazil's First Domestically Developed Type 4 Pressure Vessel

      The Brazilian company specializes in H2, RNG and CNG storage tank development, supported by its proprietary multi-axis filament winding system, team of 14 engineers and complete advanced manufacturing capabilities.

    Design & Tooling See All
    • Lohia Aerospace, Massivit Bring Composite 3D Printing to India
      17 Aug 2026 Additive Manufacturing
      Lohia Aerospace, Massivit Bring Composite 3D Printing to India

      SNAPSHOT: The joint manufacturing alliance will install Massivit's large-format 3D printing platform at Lohia's Kanpur facility for composite tooling production.

    • From Lamina to Laminate: The Evolution of Composite Compression Test Methods
      17 Aug 2026 Design and Testing
      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.

    • Seoul National University Applies VABS Simulation for Air Mobility, Digital Twin Projects
      10 Aug 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
      Seoul National University Applies VABS Simulation for Air Mobility, Digital Twin Projects

      The university conducts research using AnalySwift’s tools to establish composite UAM design methodologies and technologies.

    • Automating Layer Preparation in Composite Tooling Workflows
      29 Jul 2026 Molds/Tools
      Automating Layer Preparation in Composite Tooling Workflows

      Rule-based add-in for CAM workflow automates sliced layer preparation for CNC-machined molds, cutting 10 seconds per layer to 10 seconds per mold for scalable, high-volume custom tooling production.

    • Precision Tooling Expertise Supports Truck, Aerospace Composite Parts Development
      23 Jul 2026 Molds/Tools
      Precision Tooling Expertise Supports Truck, Aerospace Composite Parts Development

      CAMX 2026: Lanulfi Moulds builds RIM, thermoforming, rotational molding and compression molding tooling for demanding truck and aerospace components, in addition to providing an integrated approach to tooling projects.

    • Massivit Opens Europe-Based Service Center to Support RapidWings International Expansion
      21 Jul 2026 Molds/Tools
      Massivit Opens Europe-Based Service Center to Support RapidWings International Expansion

      Barcelona-based facility serves to support the RapidWings on-demand 3D printed tooling platform for aerospace and defense composites manufacturers. 

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    • Haddy Prints Military Drone Boat
      14 Aug 2026 Defense
      Haddy Prints Military Drone Boat

      The Florida-based large-format AM company has produced the TF-179, demonstrating how digital manufacturing is enabling more agile development cycles and a faster path from concept to deployment.

    • AGY S2 Glass Fiber Reinforces Terra Supreme’s Group 31 Bipolar Batteries
      14 Aug 2026 Electrical
      AGY S2 Glass Fiber Reinforces Terra Supreme’s Group 31 Bipolar Batteries

      High-strength glass fiber enables dimensionally stable composite grids designed to address a primary cause of lead-acid battery failure.

    • Connova Group Composite Landing Legs Carry Full Load in Themis Reusable Rocket Rehearsal
      14 Aug 2026 Carbon Fibers
      Connova Group Composite Landing Legs Carry Full Load in Themis Reusable Rocket Rehearsal

      Four filament-wound CFRP/metal hybrid legs supported Europe’s fully fueled Themis T1H demonstrator during its first wet dress rehearsal, saving 25-30% mass against an all-metal design.

    • SHD Composites Launches CEM101 Cyanate Ester Prepreg
      12 Aug 2026 Cyanate Ester
      SHD Composites Launches CEM101 Cyanate Ester Prepreg

      Enhanced service temperature and dielectric performance delivers desired characteristics for aerospace, space, defense and motorsport.

    • Modovolo Selects Lyten Graphene-Enhanced Filaments for BFP 3D Printer Platform
      12 Aug 2026 Nanomaterials
      Modovolo Selects Lyten Graphene-Enhanced Filaments for BFP 3D Printer Platform

      Lyten was chosen as a primary provider to support and scale Modovolo’s U.S.-sourced, U.S.-manufactured 3D printing platform, providing filaments that are said to double X-Y tensile strength compared to carbon fiber-based filaments.

    • Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs
      12 Aug 2026 Application
      Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs

      REC's transom boards made from recycled composite waste offer nearly double the compression and shear strength of competing products — at a lower cost — and are already being adopted by leading marine manufacturers.

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    • Lohia Aerospace, Massivit Bring Composite 3D Printing to India
      17 Aug 2026 Molds/Tools
      Lohia Aerospace, Massivit Bring Composite 3D Printing to India

      SNAPSHOT: The joint manufacturing alliance will install Massivit's large-format 3D printing platform at Lohia's Kanpur facility for composite tooling production.

    • Haddy Prints Military Drone Boat
      14 Aug 2026 Marine
      Haddy Prints Military Drone Boat

      The Florida-based large-format AM company has produced the TF-179, demonstrating how digital manufacturing is enabling more agile development cycles and a faster path from concept to deployment.

    • Connova Group Composite Landing Legs Carry Full Load in Themis Reusable Rocket Rehearsal
      14 Aug 2026 Space
      Connova Group Composite Landing Legs Carry Full Load in Themis Reusable Rocket Rehearsal

      Four filament-wound CFRP/metal hybrid legs supported Europe’s fully fueled Themis T1H demonstrator during its first wet dress rehearsal, saving 25-30% mass against an all-metal design.

    • Rock West Composites, DPP Pultrusion Expand Space-Ready Ecommerce Composite Line
      14 Aug 2026 Pultrusion
      Rock West Composites, DPP Pultrusion Expand Space-Ready Ecommerce Composite Line

      RWC’s space-grade Strato product line now includes pultruded solid and hollow profiles designed in partnership with DPP Pultrusion to support space-grade deployables.

    • Integrated Cutting, Kitting and Composite Material Handling Workflows
      13 Aug 2026 Cutting/Kitting
      Integrated Cutting, Kitting and Composite Material Handling Workflows

      CAMX 2026: Zünd America and booth partner Loop Technology will demonstrate integrated cutting, nesting and kitting workflows, including Loop’s FibreLINE preforming system built on Zünd's Aero Q-Line cutter.

    • Forming Systems, Digitalization Tools Target Aerospace, Defense
      13 Aug 2026 CAMX
      Forming Systems, Digitalization Tools Target Aerospace, Defense

      CAMX 2026: Dieffenbacher presents hydraulic presses, automated forming and tape laying systems, along with its Evoris digitalization platform.

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    • Composites end markets: Energy (2026)
      19 Jun 2026 Composites 101/Basics
      Composites end markets: Energy (2026)

      Composites continue to drive energy innovations, from new materials and installations of recyclable wind blades to nuclear CMC and offshore oil pipelines.

    • Snap-Cure Epoxy Prepreg Systems: Thermoset Performance at Thermoplastic Speeds
      10 Jun 2026 Curing
      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.

    • Composites End Markets: Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (2026)
      13 Apr 2026 Aerospace
      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 Filament Winding
      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 101/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.

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    • 8 Sep 2026
      Solving the Production Rate Challenge in Aerospace & Defense Composites

      Aerospace and defense manufacturers face the challenge of increasing throughput while maintaining structural performance and controlling costs as production demands rise. Fast-cure composite materials offer one way to shorten manufacturing cycles, but understanding performance and processing tradeoffs is essential before implementation. Join us as we examine the engineering considerations behind fast-cure composites, including cure kinetics, exotherm behavior and comparative performance data. We will also demonstrate how cure simulation provides additional insight during process development. Attendees will gain practical insight into evaluating fast-cure composite materials for high-rate aerospace and defense manufacturing. Agenda Manufacturing Opportunities: Finding the right balance between throughput, cost and structural performance in aerospace and defense composites Setting the Baseline: Reviewing established, qualified prepreg performance data and what “equivalent performance” really means when evaluating a faster-cure alternative The Data: Comparing mechanical performance, cure time, exotherm behavior and processing options for a proven prepreg system and a fast-cure alternative Cure Simulation: Live demo of a cure simulation tool that helps manufacturers predict cure behavior before starting production

    • 13 Oct 2026
      What Seven Labs Discovered When They Tested the Same Composite, Six Ways

      Even when labs follow ASTM and ISO standards to the letter, tensile test results for unidirectional carbon fiber composites can still vary—and the reasons why aren't always what you'd expect. A recent global round-robin study involving seven labs and six coupon designs set out to find the real sources of variability and the results challenge some long-held assumptions about specimen geometry, strain gauge accuracy and sample preparation. In this webinar, Instron will walk you through the study's key findings, what they mean for your own testing practices and how the right tools and methods can help you get more consistent, trustworthy data from every test. Agenda The study at a glance—How seven labs and six coupon designs were used to pinpoint what really drives variability in composite tensile testing The real culprit behind inconsistent results—Why sample preparation and cutting method matter more than coupon shape or which lab runs the test Strain measurement, reconsidered—What the data shows about optical extensometers and DIC versus traditional strain gauges Validating a clean break—How high-speed imaging confirmed failure locations and what that means for interpreting your own results Putting it into practice—Instron products and services that help you apply these findings to get more reliable data from your unidirectional tensile tests

    • Material Advantage: How Advanced Composites Shape the Modern Battlefield
      On Demand
      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)

    • On Demand
      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

    • Low-Dielectric Thermoset Materials for Radome Design: Selection, Qualification and NCAMP Allowables
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      Low-Dielectric Thermoset Materials for Radome Design: Selection, Qualification and NCAMP Allowables

      As aerospace and defense radar systems push into higher frequency bands with increasingly complex antenna arrays, radome material selection becomes a critical design variable. Composite architectures must simultaneously satisfy dielectric performance targets and structural, thermal, and environmental qualification requirements that vary across platform and mission profiles.In this webinar, Tom Sutter of Renegade Materials examines the latest low-dielectric thermoset material systems developed for radome applications, with emphasis on how specific Renegade systems address design requirements across relevant frequency ranges. The session covers material qualification pathways, manufacturing challenges, and an NCAMP-published design allowables database — a publicly available resource for reducing qualification risk and supporting certification efforts.Attendees will leave with a technical framework for evaluating and qualifying next-generation radome materials against electrical, structural, and regulatory design requirements.

    • Integrating AI and Machine Learning to Accelerate Composite Resin Formulation
      On Demand
      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.

    Establishing and Monitoring Surface Cleanliness and Contamination for Adhesion Quality
    3 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
    Establishing and Monitoring Surface Cleanliness and Contamination for Adhesion Quality Register Now
    Events See All
    • National Composites Week 2026
      24 Aug 2026
      National Composites Week 2026

      Celebrate National Composites Week 2026! The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today. Learn how you can participate in this year's National Composites Week on NationalCompositesWeek.com.

    • 25 Aug 2026
      NDIA - 2026 Space Warfighter Forum

      NDIA hosts 2026 Space Warfighter Forum on Aug. 25-27, 2026 in Colorado Springs, CO.

    • 8 Sep 2026
      NDIA - Emerging Technologies for Defense Conf. & Exhibition

      NDIA hosts Emerging Technologies for Defense Conf. & Exhibition on Sept. 8-10, 2026 in Washington, DC.

    • SPE ACCE 2026
      9 Sep 2026
      SPE ACCE 2026

      The Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (SPE ACCE) is a global forum for the automotive and transportation industries to learn about the latest advancements, applications and benefits of polymer composites (thermoset and thermoplastic) for lightweighting, performance, sustainability and electric vehicles (EVs). Hosted annually by SPE’s Automotive & Composites Divisions, it brings together OEMs, suppliers, academia and professionals for technical presentations, exhibits, networking and student competitions. 

    • 14 Sep 2026
      NDIA - 2026 Women In Defense National Conference

      NDIA hosts 2026 Women In Defense National Conference on Sept. 14, 2026 in Arlington, VA.

    • Wings of Change: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aerostructures
      17 Sep 2026
      Wings of Change: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aerostructures

      “Wings of Change: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aerostructures,” is the flagship workshop of the ATLAS Cluster, bringing together five Horizon Europe projects (CompSTLar, TOSCA, PLEIADES, pAIramid and HyperMorpH) to showcase the breakthroughs reshaping the future of aerospace composites.Spanning the entire value chain, from novel recyclable materials and automated manufacturing to digital twins, AI, virtual certification and next-gen aircraft concepts, the workshop offers an opportunity to explore how five complementary European Union initiatives are jointly redefining the future of aviation.Join everyone in Zaragoza, Spain, or online, for a day of expert presentations, interactive discussions and cross-project networking.

    Extrusion Conference 2026
    18 Aug 2026 New & Upcoming
    Extrusion Conference 2026 Register Now
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    Whitepapers See All
    • 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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    • Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs
      12 Aug 2026 Sustainability
      Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs

      REC's transom boards made from recycled composite waste offer nearly double the compression and shear strength of competing products — at a lower cost — and are already being adopted by leading marine manufacturers.

    • Composites Growth Cools in July as New Orders Pull Back
      11 Aug 2026 Economics
      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.

    • Composites End Markets: New Space (2026)
      10 Aug 2026 Feature
      Composites End Markets: New Space (2026)

      With the space sector in a race for strategic dominance and the lunar economy coming into view, composite materials are accelerating into an era of high-rate production, advanced autonomous manufacturing and structural innovation that would have seemed like science fiction a generation ago.

    • From Aerospace to Infrastructure: Mapping FRP’s Adoption in Mainstream Markets
      7 Aug 2026 Past, Present and Future
      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.  

    • Farnborough International Airshow 2026: Progressing the Composite Advantage
      4 Aug 2026 Aerospace
      Farnborough International Airshow 2026: Progressing the Composite Advantage

      At the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, the focus on next-generation aircraft propulsion, eVTOL and battery-electric aerospace emphasized process and architecture. In particular, it highlighted how structures are placed, cured and protected — rather than focusing solely on the material itself.

    • Post Cure: Robotic Laminography Reveals Microscopic Impact Damage in CFRP Sandwich Panels
      3 Aug 2026 Core
      Post Cure: Robotic Laminography Reveals Microscopic Impact Damage in CFRP Sandwich Panels

      Unlike solutions constrained by flat, planar scanning motions and small component sizes, Omni NDE’s NDT methodology is free from movement restrictions, enabling the inspection of larger, more dynamic parts.

    From Lamina to Laminate: The Evolution of Composite Compression Test Methods
    17 Aug 2026 Design and Testing
    From Lamina to Laminate: The Evolution of Composite Compression Test Methods
    Sustainability See All
    • SUPERPAN Project to Produce Recyclable, Highly Scalable Structural Composite Panels for Vehicle Lightweighting
      5 Aug 2026 Automation
      SUPERPAN Project to Produce Recyclable, Highly Scalable Structural Composite Panels for Vehicle Lightweighting

      Ideko, Aimplas and Birka Composites are considering thermoplastics and automated process development to enable multidirectionally reinforced panels that reduce vehicle weight, cut emissions and advance sustainable transport manufacturing.

    • Vitrimer Chemistry Brings Reversability to Thermoset Resins
      31 Jul 2026 Sustainability
      Vitrimer Chemistry Brings Reversability to Thermoset Resins

      CAMX 2026: Techstorm’s patent-pending vitrimer resin platform is designed to recycle at temperatures as low as 80°C, targeting full recyclability for wind turbine blades.

    • Nlcomp Opens RFactory, With Sustainable Composites and Maritime Projects in the Works
      29 Jul 2026 Sustainability
      Nlcomp Opens RFactory, With Sustainable Composites and Maritime Projects in the Works

      The 2019 startup’s first production facility is already in operation to meet its ambitious project pipeline, including Offshore 34 fit-out, rComposite sails manufacture and other R&D activities.

    • European Circular Composites Alliance Working Groups Shift From Strategy to Action
      22 Jul 2026 Sustainability
      European Circular Composites Alliance Working Groups Shift From Strategy to Action

      ECCA’s five working groups share progress on circular composites across vehicles, construction, aerospace and other industries, each with goals and priorities to translate that work into actionable items.

    • Climate Impulse Project Receives Official Patronage from European Commission
      20 Jul 2026 Sustainability
      Climate Impulse Project Receives Official Patronage from European Commission

      The strategic endorsement reflects the EU’s firm commitment and alignment with the project’s zero-emission aviation ambitions, industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy. 

    • Nlcomp Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2026
      14 Jul 2026 Recycling
      Nlcomp Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2026

      The European program supports companies committed to product sustainability, gives nlcomp the opportunity to accelerate rComposite commercial development beyond marine.

    Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs
    12 Aug 2026 Materials
    Recycled High-Density Transom Boards Increase Performance, Reduce Costs
    Knowledge Centers
    • 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.

    • Sensors for Composite Processing
      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.

    • High-Temp Composites
      High-Temp Composites

    • Automated Composites
      Automated Composites

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

    • 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.

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

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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

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      Explore the technologies, materials and strategies used by composites manufacturers working in the evolving space market.

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      Explore the latest technologies and strategies involving bonding and welding, essential processes in the assembly and manufacturing of composite materials, providing reliable methods for joining components.

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      This collection features recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

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