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CompositesWorld explores the world of fiber-reinforced composites technology. Our coverage digs into what's new and trending in composites design, tooling, materials and fabrication, and we share the stories of how these materials and processes come together in real-world applications for end markets like aerospace, automotive, marine and wind energy.

CompositesWorld News

MVP facility expansion strengthens Tennessee manufacturing operations

Relocation of its manufacturing center to the East Tennessee facility boosts capacity by 25%, facilitates more process, decision-making and collaborative flow. 

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Automotive

SPE ACCE welcomes students to submit poster competition abstracts

The ACCE provides students with a chance to present their work in composites to industry experts. Posters are due July 1, 2024.  

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Thermoplastics

TPRC announces press forming dataset publication

Recent research by academia aimed to validate composite forming simulations for press forming UD thermoplastic composite laminates.

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Automotive

Verne receives Alberta Innovates award to demonstrate CcH2

Funded project will demonstrate the performance benefits of cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for Class 8 trucking and other heavy-duty transportation sectors.

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SAMPE North America announces 2025 conference location

Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as the 2025 conference’s location for the area’s strong ties to automotive and aerospace manufacturing activities and modern conveniences.

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Aerospace

NASA launches composite solar sail into space

Sunlight-based propulsion system, supported by carbon fiber-reinforced booms, will undergo weeks-long testing to demonstrate and verify its capabilities.

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Automotive

Aptera expands presence of solar electric vehicle into UAE

The UAE will provide an ideal environment to introduce the company’s solar-powered composites-intensive BinC vehicle internationally.

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Hydrogen Storage

Verne reaches $15.5 million in funding to support CcH2 technologies

Additional investment round backs verified high-density hydrogen storage to help heavy-duty transportation transition over to zero emissions.

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Aerospace

Airbus establishes first A220 repair station in North America

M1 Composites Technologies has been chosen to provide repair services for the small single-aisle aircraft. 

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Pressure Vessels

NPROXX powers up H2 tank production with move to Alsdorf facility

Tripled space and capacity to potentially grow composite tank production to 30,000+ tanks/year, equipment investments enable manufacturer to handle larger orders, streamline operations.

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