National Composites Week

Automotive

Industry shows successful integration of flax-linen, hemp fiber into advanced composites processes

Natural fiber composites are quickly emerging as serious contenders across demanding sectors, with proven use in filament winding, 3D printing, AFP and other automated processing techniques.  

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Automotive

Autoneum BEV battery lid prototype unites multifunctionality and composites

Integration of multiple protective functions in a single lightweight part simplifies battery pack designs and elevates safety and efficiency for EV platforms.

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Czech composites association becomes EuCIA member

The Association for Technical Support and Promotion of Polymer Composites will support EuCIA’s composites circularity efforts within the EU.

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ATL/AFP

NordSpace installs robotic AFP systems, progresses build of launch vehicle tanks and primary structures

SNAPSHOT: Vertical manufacturing integration with Addcomp equipment lays the path for Canadian space sovereignty through Tundra and Titan launchers.

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Bonding

TPRC study considers hybrid epoxy-LMPAEK composite co-cured joints

Research looks to co-curing approach as an alternative to directly connect thermoplastic and thermoset composite configurations without intermediates like rivets or adhesives.

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Cambium’s $100 million play: Fundraising engineering meets composites scale

Cambium's $100 million raise and SHD acquisition signal a bold strategy blending AI-driven materials innovation with proven composites manufacturing expertise.

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Sustainability

Toray Performance Materials Corp. presents Stratex 2300r rPET composite

Patent‑pending unidirectional carbon fiber offers a sustainability focus and 1:1 performance parity.

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Space

Aciturri Aerostructures completes integrated Type 5 space tank demonstrator

SNAPSHOT: Under the CRETAN project, a shared cryogenic bulkhead tank promises to reduce up to 30% in weight for space launchers, touting a significant competitive advantage. 

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Aerospace

Hexcel breaks ground on applications center at NIAR

New Wichita State facility will anchor Hexcel’s end-to-end composite development pathway, linking materials innovation in Salt Lake City with automated processing in Kansas and full-scale structural validation in Washington.

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Eve eVTOL prototype completes hover and low-speed flights block

Fifty-nine successful flights and 2:27:33 of accumulated flight time strengthen confidence in control, loads and aero‑propulsion models.

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