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High-Definition Sensing Tracks Composite Part Health from Cradle to Grave
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingCAMX 2026: Luna Innovations’ ODiSI and Hyperion platforms measure strain and temperature at sub-millimeter resolution across composite parts, which will be demonstrated live on an instrumented composite bridge span with the Composite Applications Group.
TURBO consortium demonstrates real-time resin monitoring, in-line process control in wind turbine blade infusion
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingCPI’s wireless sensing platform, integrated with Synthesites process monitoring technology, successfully tracked resin flow and temperature enabling ML-based in-line process control during composite infusion trials at NCC and Siemens Gamesa facilities.
ORNL develops error correction system to enhance 3D printing of large composite parts
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingMaterial and system agnostic sensors and computer vision automate printing speed and temperature monitoring and are able to make on-the-fly adjustments without human interaction.
RVmagnetics, Testia launch project to embed MicroWire sensors in composite pressurized tanks
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingFourteen-month, ESA-funded PRETA MICOMSS project targets real-time mechanical stress monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) for aerospace composite structures.
RVmagnetics Defence DemoKit equips defense composites with real-time structural sensing
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingSNAPSHOT: Powered by ultra-thin MicroWire sensors, the Kit provides contactless monitoring of critical parameters with zero material strength loss, with custom proof-of-concept testing in-house.
Toray, Convergent partner to advance aerospace and industrial digital engineering
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingAccessible, high-quality simulation capabilities for Toray resin datasets using Convergent’s Raven Explorer design tool will streamline the digital-first environment.
Australian project to develop smart composite surfboard fins against shark attack rise
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingEmbedded shark-deterrent tech in a composites-focused design is expected to combat shark attacks and maintain hydrodynamic performance, led by ACM CRC, Gowing Bros, UNSW and UoW.
JEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldCW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
Axalp Technologies advances iSurface composites impact monitoring technology
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldLightweight conductive fiber sensing lattice and AI-based interpretation of signals enable impact characterization, localization and remaining-life indication on composite inlets, leading edges and propeller blades.
RVmagnetics, Airbus collaborate on sensing mat for OOA composite aircraft repair
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingTo be presented at JEC World 2026, the TLR 5-validated technology supports real-time, multi-point monitoring of curing cycles and heat distribution of aircraft structures via passive sensors.
RVmagnetics achieves extreme environment validation for MicroWire sensors
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldSNAPSHOT: MicroWire technology, already proven in composites, is now validated by U.K. National Physics Lab in ionizing radiation and cryogenic temperatures for defense, space and nuclear applications.
GENEX project final event presents findings in digital twins, smart manufacturing and composites repair
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingIn-person event scheduled for Feb. 17-18, 2026, in Spain features a dynamic agenda, round tables to foster dialogue and a technical visit to Teruel Airport.
Plastic injection to composite overmolding: Evolving mold design for lightweight manufacturing
Hybrid molding is increasing for faster, high-volume production of more integrated parts, but success requires process knowledge which includes new mold developments as processes converge.
Next-gen fan blades: Hybrid twin RTM, printed sensors, laser shock disassembly
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldMORPHO project demonstrates blade with 20% faster RTM cure cycle, uses AI-based monitoring for improved maintenance/life cycle management and proves laser shock disassembly for recycling.
Smartbeam develops HMS-embedded composite profiles for space
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingProject goals adapted filament winding to properly integrate optical and carbon fiber sensors and meet technical requirements, resulting in a verified, simplified process for smart composite structures at reduced cost.
Contactless sensors enable smart composites production
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingCAMX 2025: Attendees can experience both of sensXPERT’s FlexCure and Insight sensor products, both achieving reduced waste, shorter cycle times and more actionable insights into resin curing.
Sensory consolidation roller for laser-based AFP enables innovative temperature measurement
Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorldWithin the InSiTe project, IFW has demonstrated embedded fiber optic sensors for continuous measurement of temperature in the area of compaction with high spatial resolution up to 0.65 millimeter.
JetZero announces Collins Aerospace nacelles, new campus and use of fiber optic sensors
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingCalifornia startup continues push toward first flight of its blended wing body (BWB) demonstrator aircraft in 2027, which uses carbon fiber composite fuselage, wings.
IMT Nord Europe launches COMPOLIS initiative
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingCOMPOLIS is an R&I hub bringing together industrial partners, dedicated to connected materials and structures with the ultimate goal of digitalizing composite materials.
SensXPERT introduces HF-DEA contactless quality control for composites
Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld and Products FinishingHigh-frequency dielectric analysis (HF-DEA) is a portable, standalone device that enables accurate measurements through composite layers up to 40 millimeters thick.
