Materials
Toray rCF nonwoven fabrics demonstrate CFRP recycling tech
Toray Industries process decomposes thermoset CFRP at low temperatures, yielding rCF that retain over 95% of virgin fiber strength, cuts CO₂ emissions by more than half, suppresses thermal damage and better controls resin residue.
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CEAMS wins Composites UK award for successful continuous rCF reclamation
Industry consortium demonstrates a technical and industrial milestone in composites recycling, looking to expand its collaboration for use more widely across U.K. manufacturing.
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PRF Composite Materials launch year-long out-life prepreg RP5365
Mid-temperature cure epoxy prepreg system virtually eliminates any need for freezing or refrigeration while maintaining legacy material curing characteristics.
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KraussMaffei makes LFAM both a product line and an internal benefit
Plastics processing equipment supplier now offers two LFAM machines to customers and to complement its own production uses, enabling a variety of polymer to fiber-filled application options.
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AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design
Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.
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FibreCoat, Lofith Composites form partnership to test ultra-resilient TPC materials in space
TPC satellite panels made from FibreCoat’s energy-saving coated fibers and Lofith’s low-water impregnation process will spend around 12 months in space starting in 2026 to test their performance.
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PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.
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Post Cure: TFP supports high-performing UAV wing preform development
The AMRC’s UAV concept is a complex design and manufacturing challenge that provides a shareable testbed, demonstrating the institute’s ability to develop and refine its expertise through a digital thread.
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CUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
In early October, the CUBIC consortium held meetings to discuss current progress and upcoming strategies, toured DITF’s research facilities and joined a training session on bio-based carbon fiber development from lignin.
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Cygnet Texkimp industrializes McLaren ART, licenses solution for multiple markets
High-rate fiber deposition technology, originally developed for high-volume supercar manufacturing, offers potential to address specialized, complex and high-rate composite part requirements in other industries.
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