Materials
Carbon Fiber, TPC Technologies Target Multiple End Markets
CAMX 2026: Toray's U.S. divisions highlight Torayca carbon fiber, Cetex and CFRT thermoplastic prepregs, and new additions including the TC1810 high-temperature preceramic system and EcoTerra bio-based flax fabric.
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Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission
The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.
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Exel Composites, OCF Build Commercial-Scale Use of Circular Composites Across Europe
The composites manufacturer has strengthened its partnership with Original Composites & Fiberglass to adopt Sustaina continuous filament mat in its production process.
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ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission
Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.
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SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners
Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.
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Toray Develops Radiolucent CFRP Part That Enhances Diagnostic Precision, Lowers X-Ray Radiation Doses
Sandwich structure reduces X-ray radiation doses by 8% while improving diagnostic image quality for mammography and X-ray equipment.
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Semi-Consolidated Towpreg Format Balances Flexibility, Bulk Reduction
CAMX 2026: Concordia Engineered Fibers’ semi-preg commingled thermoplastic towpreg sits between traditional commingled towpreg and fully consolidated prepreg for advanced TPC.
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TMI Offers Machined Net-Shape Rohacell Foam Core Services
Technology Marketing Inc. expands its composites offerings with high-precision five-axis CNC machining of Rohacell structural foam core, delivering certified, complex net-shape parts.
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ArianeGroup Secures Long-Term Supply of CFRP Payload Fairings From Beyond Gravity
Twenty-seven fairings will be sourced for Ariane 6 flight models as the program ramps up to nine to ten missions/year.
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TPC Tapes, Laminates and Panels Achieve Weight Reduction With Design Flexibility
CAMX 2026: Metyx showcases its expanding thermoplastic composite portfolio, spanning continuous fiber tapes, cross-ply laminates and sandwich panels for transportation, aerospace and industrial applications.
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