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A united kingdom of composites innovation
The U.K.’s industrial heritage is fueling the momentum behind the region’s composites startups, which are exploring not just materials advancement and circularity, but also automated and digitalized composites production.
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Putting next-generation composite materials, processes to the test
Research at Faserinstitut Bremen’s ECOMAT site, alongside industry partners, aims to enable sustainable, aerospace-focused composites — including thermoplastic welding and cryogenic material testing.
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Post Cure: NFPA-rated carbon fiber composite fire truck pump for firefighting, energy industries
Direct engine-driven systems or firetruck applications benefit from the lightweight, compact, high-volume centrifugal pump by KASE Pumping Systems.
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The future is composite: Innovation, resilience and human experience
CAMX 2025 showcased the power of collaboration and purposeful innovation, a clear reminder that the composites industry is all about human potential.
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Industrializing rapid tape shearing for high-rate, 3D composite structures
ICOMAT’s first RTS factory creates preforms in 5 minutes for parts with -65% weight, higher strength and damage tolerance for wingskins, spars, fuselage, space tanks, auto chassis and more.
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Modular approach to material card development of composites
Forward Engineering GmbH walks through a modular testing and simulation approach for automotive/aviation composites enabling more accurate material selection earlier in the design phase.
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Inside the hub powering the next generation of robotics startups
CW sister platform Manufacturing Connected discusses Mass Robotics, an independent robotics hub dedicated to helping new manufacturing startups build their business and products around automation.
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Plant tour: FACC AG, Jakovlje, Croatia
Part of its long-term global strategy, Plant 6 is not just a single facility, but FACC’s Aircraft Interiors Center of Excellence, key for increased production, new composite technology for interiors flexibility and future growth.
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Composites market extends expansion streak
An index reading of 52.1 marks the highest point since August 2022, indicative of the industry’s strong performance.
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CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Thursday, Sept. 11
To wrap up another successful CAMX, CW gives a second look at the ACE Award technologies, provide highlights of show floor activity, highlights the overlooked advantages of the final show day and more.
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CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Wednesday, Sept. 10
Live on the show floor, CW editors are highlighting the ample sessions and activities not to miss, including Poster Session meet-and-greet, this year’s top technical papers, ACMA and SAMPE Award member awards and more.
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CAMX 2025 Show Daily: Tuesday, Sept. 9
Welcome to CAMX 2025 in Orlando! Prepare for the next few days with coverage of CAMX Award and ACE finalists, what to expect Thursday at Good Day CAMX, event and networking opportunities and much more.
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