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11 Sep 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
Elroy Air Completes First Autonomous Flights Under FAA Program
The Chaparral aircraft flew uncrewed cargo missions across the Gulf Coast as part of the U.S. DOT and FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.

11 Sep 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
Magnolia Launches Advanced Materials Suite for EVTOL Production
Complete materials portfolio is designed for faster production and extended battery range, and is qualified for immediate use by eVTOL manufacturers.

11 Sep 2026 PAEK
DLR, Omnidea-RTG Build Thermoplastic AFP Cryogenic Tank
SNAPSHOT: The 1-meter-diameter Type 5 demonstrator, made from carbon fiber/LMPAEK was developed under an ESA-funded project targeting hydrogen and methane storage.

9 Sep 2026 Aerospace
UW-Madison Engineers Develop Drapable Composite to Reduce Lightning Strike Damage on Aircraft
Researchers wove stainless steel yarn into carbon fiber fabric to create a drapable, Faraday cage-like layer that cut simulated lightning strike weight loss to 0.03%, down from 3% without hybridization.

7 Sep 2026 Filament Winding
Immaks Advances Turkey’s Type 4 Hydrogen Storage Capability
The Aksa Composites brand is targeting UN ECE R134 certification by 2027 for its in-house-developed Type 4 storage vessels, as well as the start of an integrated supply chain for Turkey.

1 Sep 2026 Repair
Denso Introduces Composite Pipe Repair Systems
Protal 3200CF and Protal 2800CF deliver nonmetallic, standards-based repairs that restore structural strength and minimize downtime for pipelines, tailored to different field conditions and performance priorities.
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10 Sep 2026 Molds/Tools
DFS Composites Mexico is Now Fully Operational, Begins Large-Scale Mold Production
The now-operational 300,000-square-foot Ciudad Juárez facility offers closer access to large-scale manufacturing capacity and technical support operations for the U.S., Mexico and Americas.

4 Sep 2026 Materials Testing
Matching the Defense Industrial Base Material Qualification Model to the Mission
A one-way attritable UAV or USV should not carry the same material qualification and specification burden as a crewed, long-life aircraft or vessel.

27 Aug 2026 Molds/Tools
Curve Works CTO Reflects on 10-Year Path to Bureau Veritas Approval
SNAPSHOT: Francois Geuskens says the Approval in Principle validates the vision that led him to start Curve Works 10 years ago, replacing costly one-off tooling with adaptive mold, panel-based composite construction.

21 Aug 2026 Molds/Tools
Evergreen Additive Scales LFAM for Marine Tooling to Fielded Vessels
SNAPSHOT: Founded in 2025, the additive manufacturing company has installed CEAD robot printer, signed materials agreement with Airtech and fielded four composite unmanned surface vessels.

21 Aug 2026 ATL/AFP
Laser-Assisted Thermoplastic AFP In Situ Consolidation at Industrial Speed
CW talks to Layway founder Fedor Antonov on the physics of in situ consolidation, what the aerospace market failed to democratize and the central unsolved problem of industrializing this composites manufacturing technology.

19 Aug 2026 Design/Simulation
Schrödinger 2026-3 Release Advances Composite Matrix Design Tools
The update adds coarse-grained backmapping for resin structure modeling and an agentic AI co-scientist, Bunsen, now in beta.
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12 Sep 2026 Welding
VIDEO: Stamped, Welded TPC Rib Demonstrator Targets High-Rate Wing Production
Direct stamping and infrared welding produce a 64-ply thermoplastic wing rib that's 22% lighter than aluminum, an innovation detailed further in this ThermoForged video short and CW’s Daher’s Shap'in TechCenter plant tour.

11 Sep 2026 PAEK
DLR, Omnidea-RTG Build Thermoplastic AFP Cryogenic Tank
SNAPSHOT: The 1-meter-diameter Type 5 demonstrator, made from carbon fiber/LMPAEK was developed under an ESA-funded project targeting hydrogen and methane storage.

10 Sep 2026 Marine
Noemi Aerospace Selects Syensqo Composites to Advance All-Electric Seaplane
FAA-approved carbon fiber prepreg and structural paste adhesive products will enable a lightweight, high-performance airframe for Noemi’s amphibious aircraft.

9 Sep 2026 Automotive
R&M International Acquires Vartega EasyFeed Bundle Technology
The 50-year-old, family-owned recycler will carry forward Vartega’s rCF platform, which includes 1,000/tons of annual production capacity, for thermoplastics industry and automotive programs.

9 Sep 2026 Ceramic Matrix Composites
Cambium, SHD Composites Reimagining a New Future for Composites
CW’s interview with Cambium chief informatics officer Tim Gardner discusses the company’s background and bio-enabled approach, inverse design and SHD Composites’ role as it seeks broader markets, growth and changing what’s possible with composites.

9 Sep 2026 Prepregs
Periplast Prints Mold, Skin and Core in a Single Robotic Cell in INOV.AM Program
SNAPSHOT: Periplast’s research-oriented robotic cell uses a single hybrid head to 3D print a mold, place a carbon fiber prepreg skin and deposit a honeycomb core without repositioning the part, removing a traditionally required bonding step.
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11 Sep 2026 Space
DLR, Omnidea-RTG Build Thermoplastic AFP Cryogenic Tank
SNAPSHOT: The 1-meter-diameter Type 5 demonstrator, made from carbon fiber/LMPAEK was developed under an ESA-funded project targeting hydrogen and methane storage.

11 Sep 2026 Automation
Bespline, LMT RbtIQ Partner on Hybrid Filament Winding Cell
SNAPSHOT: Bespline and LMT RbtIQ seek to combine AFP and filament winding in a single robotic cell, offering composites manufacturers in North America greater process flexibility.

9 Sep 2026 Bonding
Periplast Prints Mold, Skin and Core in a Single Robotic Cell in INOV.AM Program
SNAPSHOT: Periplast’s research-oriented robotic cell uses a single hybrid head to 3D print a mold, place a carbon fiber prepreg skin and deposit a honeycomb core without repositioning the part, removing a traditionally required bonding step.

7 Sep 2026 Marine
UMaine Launches 3D Printed, Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Boat
The 30-foot 3Dirigo X reaches speeds near 40 knots and builds on the original 3Dirigo’s 2019 record-setting print run, demonstrating a repeatable tool for defense and commercial boatbuilding.

7 Sep 2026 Additive Manufacturing
Continuous Composites to Advance CF3D for UAV-Embedded Electrical Systems
Under a Phase II contract, CCI will continue its work with the U.S. Navy, this time embedding electrical pathways into load-bearing composite components to achieve a new class of multifunctional UAV systems.

7 Sep 2026 Pressure Vessels
Immaks Advances Turkey’s Type 4 Hydrogen Storage Capability
The Aksa Composites brand is targeting UN ECE R134 certification by 2027 for its in-house-developed Type 4 storage vessels, as well as the start of an integrated supply chain for Turkey.
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10 Aug 2026 Defense
Composites End Markets: New Space (2026)
With the space sector in a race for strategic dominance and the lunar economy coming into view, composite materials are accelerating into an era of high-rate production, advanced autonomous manufacturing and structural innovation that would have seemed like science fiction a generation ago.

19 Jun 2026 Composites 101/Basics
Composites End Markets: Energy (2026)
Composites continue to drive energy innovations, from new materials and installations of recyclable wind blades to nuclear CMC and offshore oil pipelines.

10 Jun 2026 Compression Molding
Snap-Cure Epoxy Prepreg Systems: Thermoset Performance at Thermoplastic Speeds
The autoclave has long defined thermoset composites processing — snap-cure epoxy prepreg systems are built around the premise that it doesn't have to.

13 Apr 2026 Advanced Air Mobility
Composites End Markets: Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (2026)
Market outlook highlights commercial, defense and bizjet upturn, shift to Asia/rise of India while supply chain struggles to meet rate, AAM begins pivot toward commercial routes plus trends in civil UAS, electric aircraft and the latest in composites developments.

7 Jan 2026 Epoxies
The need for process modeling in filament winding applications
A discussion of how temperature, mandrel material and thickness, plus other factors affect the outcome of repeatable filament-wound composite shell manufacturing.

17 Dec 2025 Market Outlook
Composites end markets: Industrial (2026)
Composites solve performance, weight, durability challenges and more in a variety of industrial applications. Recent notable examples include fire truck pumps, biogas reactor tanks and shipping pallets.
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21 Oct 2026
The Future of PP Composites: Lightweight, Recyclable Sandwich Structures
Are you looking for new ways to reduce weight, improve recyclability and stay ahead of evolving circularity requirements without compromising performance?As sustainability and resource efficiency become increasingly important across industries, extruded PP foam composite solutions are emerging as a powerful enabler for the next generation of composite applications.Join experts from SPUR and Borouge International as they share the latest trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the future of composite structures. Discover how extruded PP foam core technology can help you develop lightweight, durable and recyclable sandwich structures for automotive, building and construction and industrial applications.During this webinar, you will gain valuable insights into design considerations, manufacturing approaches, emerging application developments and the future potential of extruded PP foam composite solutions. Learn how you can unlock new opportunities to meet performance, sustainability and circularity goals while preparing your products for tomorrow's market demands.AgendaWelcome and IntroductionIndustry, Market & Application ChallengesMaterial routes to solve these ChallengesApplication fit and development RoutesConclusionQ&AClosing

28 Oct 2026
Better Together: Creating Value with Composites & Aluminum
Building systems are evolving. Increasing performance requirements, stricter fire regulations and growing expectations around durability and sustainability are putting pressure on traditional material choices. At the same time, manufacturers are expected to deliver higher performance without increasing complexity or cost.In this webinar, we explore how composites can work alongside aluminum to address these challenges in a practical and effective way. The session is designed especially for teams who are curious about composites but may still have questions or hesitation: Where do composites really add value? Are they strong enough? What about fire performance, processing, durability, sustainability and cost? The session will focus on how composites can be used in targeted areas of aluminum system to improve performance where it matters most.Our experts will walk through the key differences between composites and aluminum in real applications, answering the kinds of questions designers, engineers and product teams often raise when considering a new material. Through concrete examples, from window and door systems to structural facade interfaces, you’ll see where composites can add measurable value and how hybrid solutions can simplify design while enhancing performance.We’ll also introduce a practical hybrid design approach: replacing selected components, not entire systems. This can help reduce part counts, improve installation efficiency and support more durable, high-performing solutions while making the transition to composites easier and more manageable.Join us to get practical answers to common questions about composites and learn how combining materials can help you improve your building systems, meet evolving requirements and create more competitive, future-ready solutions.AgendaUnderstand where composites add real value in building systemsLearn how composites and aluminum can work together to improve performance without redesigning entire systemsGet clarity on key performance questions, including thermal behavior, fire performance, durability, and sustainabilityDiscover a practical hybrid design approach that reduces complexity while enhancing system performanceGet practical examples on how to transition into composites effortlessly

On Demand
Solving the Production Rate Challenge in Aerospace & Defense Composites
Aerospace and defense manufacturers face the challenge of increasing throughput while maintaining structural performance and controlling costs as production demands rise. Fast-cure composite materials offer one way to shorten manufacturing cycles, but understanding performance and processing tradeoffs is essential before implementation. Join us as we examine the engineering considerations behind fast-cure composites, including cure kinetics, exotherm behavior and comparative performance data. We will also demonstrate how cure simulation provides additional insight during process development. Attendees will gain practical insight into evaluating fast-cure composite materials for high-rate aerospace and defense manufacturing. Agenda Manufacturing Opportunities: Finding the right balance between throughput, cost and structural performance in aerospace and defense composites Setting the Baseline: Reviewing established, qualified prepreg performance data and what “equivalent performance” really means when evaluating a faster-cure alternative The Data: Comparing mechanical performance, cure time, exotherm behavior and processing options for a proven prepreg system and a fast-cure alternative Cure Simulation: Live demo of a cure simulation tool that helps manufacturers predict cure behavior before starting production

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Establishing and Monitoring Surface Cleanliness and Contamination for Adhesion Quality
Surface contamination and inadequate surface preparation remain leading causes of adhesion failures, product defects and costly recalls across industries, including automotive, aerospace, composites and medical device manufacturing. Yet many organizations continue to rely on subjective inspection methods rather than measurable surface quality data. This webinar explores how manufacturers can establish objective cleanliness standards, implement surface energy measurement techniques and monitor contamination throughout the product lifecycle to improve adhesion reliability, manufacturing quality and first-pass yield. Attendees will learn why developing a formal adhesion specification — and enforcing it consistently from initial process development through full-scale production and sustainment — is critical to reducing failures and improving manufacturing outcomes. The session will explore the latest ASTM standards supporting adhesion testing, surface cleanliness verification and quality assurance, while sharing real-world examples of companies that have successfully implemented adhesion monitoring programs to drive measurable improvements in reliability and yield. Participants will also have the opportunity to assess the maturity of their own surface energy management practices, benchmarking current processes against industry best practices. The webinar will conclude with a look at how Brighton Science's surface intelligence tools, including water contact angle (WCA) measurement and the Brighton Process Monitor, enable objective, repeatable surface energy analysis that supports faster troubleshooting, stronger first-pass yield and long-term quality control. This webinar is designed for manufacturing engineers, quality professionals, process development teams and operations leaders responsible for adhesion reliability, surface quality and manufacturing performance across the product lifecycle. Agenda Why surface contamination and poor surface preparation cause adhesion failures, defects and product recalls Best practices for developing an adhesion specification and quality control strategy Understanding ASTM standards for adhesion testing and surface cleanliness verification Real-world case studies improving bonding reliability and manufacturing quality Assessing the maturity of your surface energy management and contamination control program Using water contact angle (WCA) measurement and process monitoring tools for surface energy analysis and quality assurance Strategies for improving first-pass yield, reducing defects and accelerating troubleshooting

On Demand
Material Advantage: How Advanced Composites Shape the Modern Battlefield
As modern warfare evolves towards increased speed, autonomy, and precision, the role of advanced composite materials has become more critical than ever. This webinar explores how high-performance carbon fibers and advanced composite materials enable breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, and space- based domains. Key topics include light-weighting for extended range and endurance, thermal performance, producibility, connectivity, and affordability.Drawing on recent applications in unmanned systems and higher operating temperature platforms, the discussion highlights how material selection and architecture directly influence mission effectiveness and survivability. Attendees will gain insight into emerging material technologies, manufacturing considerations, and qualification opportunities with defense applications.The session concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how composites will shape future battlefield dynamics, including increased autonomy, increased rate, and distributed systems all within rapid decision-making environments.AgendaOverview of the evolving battlefield and how advanced composite materials act as key enablersAdvancing affordable mass manufacturing for defense platforms through high-rate composite solutionsDatabase materials for accelerated, cost-effective part qualificationAdvanced material solutions engineered for structural performance, high-temperature environments, and radar transparency (low dielectric applications)

On Demand
High-Performance, Non-PFAS Options For Release & Protective Films
Despite the versatility of fluoropolymers in demanding, high-performance applications under harsh environments, many of them have been classified as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and are facing increasing regulatory scrutiny. However, polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) is outside all current regulatory definitions of PFAS due to the lack of full fluorination and the presence of hydrogen on each carbon in the backbone of the polymer. This positions PVF as a sustainable alternative to traditional fluoropolymers while retaining outstanding weatherability, durability and chemical resistance. In this talk, DuPont will review composite applications currently commonly utilizing PFAS materials and the status of PVF as a non-PFAS fluoropolymer within the regulatory landscape. DuPont will highlight PVF's exceptional surface protection and barrier properties, its compatibility with multiple composite manufacturing processes and its multifunctional use as a release film. Agenda Review of current PFAS regulations and in-scope materials Use cases for PFAS materials (films and coatings) in composite applications Non-PFAS options: range from non-fluorinated lower-performance materials to non-PFAS polyvinyl fluoride Overview: what PVF is, why it is non-PFAS and what its attributes are Real-world case studies

13 Oct 2026 New & Upcoming
What Seven Labs Discovered When They Tested the Same Composite, Six Ways Register Now
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17 Sep 2026
Wings of Change: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aerostructures
“Wings of Change: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Aerostructures,” is the flagship workshop of the ATLAS Cluster, bringing together five Horizon Europe projects (CompSTLar, TOSCA, PLEIADES, pAIramid and HyperMorpH) to showcase the breakthroughs reshaping the future of aerospace composites.Spanning the entire value chain, from novel recyclable materials and automated manufacturing to digital twins, AI, virtual certification and next-gen aircraft concepts, the workshop offers an opportunity to explore how five complementary European Union initiatives are jointly redefining the future of aviation.Join everyone in Zaragoza, Spain, or online, for a day of expert presentations, interactive discussions and cross-project networking.

21 Sep 2026
CAMX
The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) combines the strengths of AMCA and SAMPE for a comprehensive and annual North American event focused around the composites and advanced materials industries. It features an exhibition hall, educational sessions and networking opportunities for professionals across the supply chain.

21 Sep 2026
NDIA - 2026 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference
NDIA hosts 2026 Undersea Warfare Fall Conference on Sept. 21-23, 2026 in Groton, CT.

30 Sep 2026
ASTM D30 September 2026 Meeting
Taking place in conjunction with the American Society for Composites 41st Annual Technical Conference.

6 Oct 2026
Products Finishing Top Shops 2026
New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

6 Oct 2026
Modern Machine Shop Top Shops 2026
New this year, Top Shops Conference will expand to include CNC machining and industrial finishing. Modern Machine Shop Top Shops and Products Finishing Top Shops, Gardner Business Media’s two largest and longest running benchmarking and business improvement survey programs, will join forces to host concurrent Top Shops Conference programs. In addition to dedicated conference programming, Top Shops Conference attendees will benefit from access to several shared general sessions, keynotes, exhibit rooms and special networking events enabling these two critical manufacturing service groups – CNC machining and industrial finishing - to learn, exchange ideas and make valuable business connections.

14 Sep 2026 New & Upcoming
NDIA - 2026 Women In Defense National Conference Register Now
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10 Jan 2024
Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting
Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

8 Jan 2024
Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

27 Dec 2023
Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production
Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.

23 Nov 2023
KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

1 Nov 2023
Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes
The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

21 Jul 2023
UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
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11 Sep 2026 Application
SiC Fiber Solves Signal Blocking, Weight Challenges in Electronics
Hunan Zerafber has developed a new version of its silicon carbide fiber to provide a radio-transparent consumer electronics material option that is also thinner and stronger than other composites or plastics.

9 Sep 2026 Aerospace
Cambium, SHD Composites Reimagining a New Future for Composites
CW’s interview with Cambium chief informatics officer Tim Gardner discusses the company’s background and bio-enabled approach, inverse design and SHD Composites’ role as it seeks broader markets, growth and changing what’s possible with composites.

8 Sep 2026
Mapping the AI Landscape in Composites: What’s Working, What’s Missing and What’s Next
A comprehensive review of AI/ML in composites research finds usage has grown sevenfold since 2019, but researchers caution that a persistent "virtual-to-real" gap still limits industrial deployment.

4 Sep 2026 Defense
Matching the Defense Industrial Base Material Qualification Model to the Mission
A one-way attritable UAV or USV should not carry the same material qualification and specification burden as a crewed, long-life aircraft or vessel.

2 Sep 2026 Editorial
New Space, AFP Innovation, Top Shops and More
From the New Space market to thermoplastic AFP breakthroughs, the September 2026 issue of CW explores the urgency driving composites innovation, plus Top Shops honorees and what to expect at CAMX in Atlanta and Carbon Fiber in Huntsville.

1 Sep 2026 Wind/Energy
Practical Steps to Making Composites More Sustainable
Exel Composites discusses a practical, multi-faceted approach — including biomaterials, recycling and partnerships to build scale — as well as the industry’s circularity challenges and future opportunities.

12 Sep 2026 Thermoplastics
VIDEO: Stamped, Welded TPC Rib Demonstrator Targets High-Rate Wing Production
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10 Sep 2026 Construction
Strong by Form Closes €5.8M Funding for High-Strength Wood Composites
The startup’s Woodflow technology places wood fibers only where needed, enabling complex geometries and a Woodflow-core slab product that promises concrete-level strength at lighter weight and up to 75% fewer trees than mass timber.

9 Sep 2026 Sustainability
R&M International Acquires Vartega EasyFeed Bundle Technology
The 50-year-old, family-owned recycler will carry forward Vartega’s rCF platform, which includes 1,000/tons of annual production capacity, for thermoplastics industry and automotive programs.

8 Sep 2026 Sustainability
Chemically Recycled Thermoplastic Polymer is Successfully Demonstrated in Structural Component
In a project between LATI, Crossen Engineering and Bloc Blinds, a fiberglass-reinforced PA6 material enabled ≈70% GWP reduction, maintained mechanical performance and 1,000+ operating cycles.

7 Sep 2026 Natural Fibers
Yazaki Develops Lower-Carbon Bamboo Fiber Composite for Automotive, Industrial
YTCA has developed a bamboo-filled polypropylene composite that cuts carbon footprint by roughly 50% compared with conventional PP and talc/PP while matching their mechanical performance.

2 Sep 2026 Sustainability
Versalis, Nlcomp Partner on Composites Sustainability
SNAPSHOT: Nlcomp and Eni’s chemical arm Versalis will develop high-performance composite materials that combine mechanical strength with recyclability, reprocessibility and repairability.

2 Sep 2026 Sustainability
Material Transition Platform Aims to Speed Up Sustainable Material Sourcing
Material Transition maps how raw materials, products and waste move through manufacturing and composite supply chains so that procurement, R&D, circularity and business development teams can evaluate material substitutions faster.

11 Sep 2026 Automotive
SHD Material Solutions Drive Low-CO2 Performance in Shell Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car
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The Now and Next in Composites

Composites and Carbon Fiber in Hydrogen Storage
The materials, manufacturing processes, market and energy trends driving use of carbon fiber composites in global hydrogen storage applications for fuel cell-powered trucks, buses, trains and passenger vehicles.

CompositesWorld Collections
CW’s editors are tracking the latest trends and developments in tooling, from the basics to new developments. This collection, presented by Composites One, features four recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

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Sustainability
The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.

Automated Composites
In this resource, CGTech offers vital information about the benefits, processes, and vendors behind automated composite manufacturing.

High-Temp Composites

Sensors for Composite Processing

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CW Tech Days

High-Temp Composites
As defense and space missions push the boundaries of performance, the demand for advanced materials that can endure extreme environments and conditions continues to grow.

Composites in Infrastructure and Construction
CompositesWorld’s CW Tech Days: Infrastructure event offers a series of expert presentations on composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in Advanced Air Mobility
Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.

Thermoplastics for Large Structures
Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

Sustainability in Composites Manufacturing
Explore the technologies, materials, and strategies that can help composites manufacturers become more sustainable.

Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures
CompositesWorld’s Tech Days: Design, Simulation and Testing Technologies for Next-Gen Composite Structures is designed to provide a multi-perspective view of the state of the art in design, simulation, failure analysis, digital twins, virtual testing and virtual inspection.

New Space Applications
Explore the technologies, materials and strategies used by composites manufacturers working in the evolving space market.

Bonding and Welding
Explore the latest technologies and strategies involving bonding and welding, essential processes in the assembly and manufacturing of composite materials, providing reliable methods for joining components.

Merging Materials and Technologies for Infrastructure and Construction
During this CW Tech Days event, sponsored by Composites One, experts will offer presentations to review and evaluate the composite materials, processes and applications that should and will be considered for use in the infrastructure and construction markets.

Composites in the Hydrogen Economy
In these sessions, experts will discuss the emerging hydrogen economy and the opportunities for composites in this lucrative space.
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Composites in Hydrogen Storage
A report on the demand for hydrogen as an energy source and the role composites might play in the transport and storage of hydrogen.

Recycled Composites
This collection features detail the current state of the industry and recent success stories across aerospace, automotive and rail applications.

Thermoplastic Composites
This collection details the basics, challenges, and future of thermoplastic composites technology, with particular emphasis on their use for commercial aerospace primary structures.

Tooling
This collection features recent CW stories that detail a range of tooling technologies, processes and materials.

Aerospace 14 Sep 2026

Beyond LSP to an Architected AFP Multifunctional Conductive Layer
Thermoplastics 12 Sep 2026

VIDEO: Stamped, Welded TPC Rib Demonstrator Targets High-Rate Wing Production
Aerospace 11 Sep 2026

Albany Engineered Composites Secures Contract Extension on Boeing 787 Components
Advanced Air Mobility 11 Sep 2026

Elroy Air Completes First Autonomous Flights Under FAA Program
Ceramic Matrix Composites 11 Sep 2026

Johns Hopkins APL Speeds Up C/C Composite Production
IACMI 11 Sep 2026

IACMI Names Andrew Maxey as Executive Vice President
Automotive 11 Sep 2026

PAL-V Earns European Approval for Production Organization
Carbon Fibers 11 Sep 2026

DLR, Omnidea-RTG Build Thermoplastic AFP Cryogenic Tank
ATL/AFP 11 Sep 2026

Bespline, LMT RbtIQ Partner on Hybrid Filament Winding Cell
Electric Vehicles 11 Sep 2026

SHD Material Solutions Drive Low-CO2 Performance in Shell Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car

Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials 2 Sep 2021

Mag7 Technologies offers advance licensing for graphene CMC technology

The company’s process produces graphene-enhanced ceramic precursor for use in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) applications.

Natural Fibers 23 Jul 2021

Solution-based digital composites fabrication

MIT evolves liquid biomaterials into a new approach for sustainable engineered composite structures.

Carbon Fibers 2 Jul 2021

CNT-enhanced carbon fiber strengthens mountain bike team's race wheels

NAWA’s vertically aligned carbon nanotube technology enhances shock resistance, increases strength for Santa Cruz team’s mountain bike wheels.

Automotive 12 Feb 2021

Carbon nanotubes functionalize PP, HDPE structures

Using carbon nanotubes, polypropylene, high-density polyethylene and 3D printing, researchers develop a composite with energy absorption superior to that of aluminum.

Composites 101/Basics 1 Oct 2020

Graphene 101: Forms, properties and applications

Graphene-enhanced composites find new applications across end markets as the supply chain continues to mature.

Graphene 15 Sep 2020

CNT-enhanced composite tanks lighten rescue workers' loads

Graphene nanotube-enhanced composite tanks reduce weight in firefighters’ compressed air tanks by up to 75%, and show potential for hydrogen storage.

Nanomaterials 10 Sep 2020

Nanocyl SA, ChemSpec NA enter into distribution agreement

The distribution agreement involves the promotion and distribution of Nanocyl’s multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) products.

Aerospace 18 Aug 2020

HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite presents an alternative to aluminum for space applications

Alpine Advanced Materials’ HX5 demonstrated retention of 96% mechanical performance with exposure to five million rads of gamma radiation.

Graphene 4 Jul 2020

Developing a linerless, all-composite, spherical cryotank

Infinite Composites Technologies’ Type V pressure vessel for storing cryogenic space launch vehicle propellants shows promise for eliminating elusive microcracking issues.

Nanomaterials 9 Jun 2020

Applied Graphene Materials signs distribution agreement with Dichem Polymers SA

Dichem Polymers will distribute AGM’s graphene dispersion products to the Greek coatings and polymers markets.

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