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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

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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VoxelMatters report reveals top companies in composites AM

The new market study identifies key players in a $785 million global market that has grown by 21% year on year.

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Pressure Vessels

Toyoda Gosei composite hydrogen tanks to be used on passenger ship

Multiple commercial truck-type high-pressure tanks have been extended to maritime applications.

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Aerospace

XB-1 supersonic jet authorized for flights exceeding Mach 1

FAA issues special flight authorization (SFA) for Boom Supersonic test flights, planned for later this year in the Black Mountain Supersonic Corridor in Mojave, California.

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Recycling

Fairmat opens first U.S. industrial facility in Utah

Salt Lake City state-of-the-art facility and office will enable a high-tech closed-loop ecosystem to recycle and repurpose composites in the U.S.

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JEC

CW presents post-JEC 2024 highlights

CW editors bring you their account of prominent materials, technologies and equipment trends seen at this year’s JEC World event in Paris.

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