National Composites Week
LED technology improves the tensile strength of Z-axis interlayers in composite 3D printing by 30%
LEAM Technologies’ layer interface remelt technology enhances composite printed parts, sandwich structures and complex frameworks, offering improved design flexibility and structural integrity.
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Using pi joints to expand a composite wing’s flight envelope
DarkAero replaced butt joints in the center wing box assembly to increase the flight test envelope in high-speed gust load conditions for its DarkAero 1 prototype composite aircraft.
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RWTH Aachen University uses filament winding alone for pressure vessel dome reinforcement
Researchers at ITA are exploring hybrid winding layer using sticky towpregs to provide local dome reinforcement in composite pressure vessels without additional machines, tool changes or fiber cutting operations
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Neuenhauser Maschinenfabrik becomes official processor of Luvocom 3F 3D printing materials
Lehvoss’ focus materials with unreinforced and fiber-reinforced options expands Neuenhauser’s industrial 3D printing capabilities for series production.
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Hyundai Motor Group, Korea Aerospace Industries to collaboratively develop future air mobility
Hyundai will leverage its EV electrified powertrain capabilities and Supernal affilitate in synergy with KAI’s composite aircraft development expertise.
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ROMAIN project validates robotic, prepreg patch repair for wind turbine blades
A developed prepreg-based patching system achieved an estimated 50% reduction in lamination and curing time compared to manual repair techniques, with field validation completed on operating turbines in Spain.
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IMDEA Materials develops multifunctional Kevlar using laser photothermal conversion
A study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene can be created directly on the surface of Kevlar-based composites without affecting structural integrity, enabling integrated sensing, electromagnetic shielding and de-icing capabilities.
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SPE ACCE 2026 second keynote tackles materials potential in automotive
Dr. Paul E. Krajeweski, a director at the General Motors Global Research and Development Center, will share insights on key opportunities and how to collectively drive progress.
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DOE-funded researchers developing high-throughput, low-cost carbon fiber
The Carbon Fiber Design project aims to develop, and scale up with commercial partners, fibers with noncircular geometry optimized to meet compression performance needed for wind and other industries.
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Blueshift is named finalist in inaugural Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Awards
SNAPSHOT: AeroZero tapes for LEO satellites and aerospace structure thermal protection earn Blueshift a spot in the Commercialization category for New Space Economy Infrastructure.
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