Processes

Aerospace

Clean Aviation's regional aircraft technology testbed #2 demonstrates advances with composites

European project advances OOA outer wing box using resin infusion and thermoplastic composite technologies.

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Automation

Smart composites equipment advances aerocomposites innovation

CAMX 2025: From fiber to flight, Broetje-Automation innovates composites manufacturing with integrated AFP, drilling and sealing technologies.

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Bonding

Controlled polymer ablation enables stronger composite bonds

CAMX 2025: Plasma Bound’s surface pretreatment technology using CPA cleanly and effectively energizes similar and dissimilar surfaces to enhance bonding and joining.

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Sustainability

DLR closes the loop in fiber-reinforced 3D printing with EmpowerAX, SchallFTP projects

Building on its work in EmpowerAX, the DLR and partners now aim to create a standardized, certifiable value chain that turns fiber waste into consistently reinforced thermoplastic filaments for 3D printing.

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Thermoplastics

DLR study considers cast PA6 molds for in situ AFP composites

3D printed thermoplastic mold was analyzed as alternative to expensive, time-consuming metallic molds and for suitability in aerospace-grade composite structure fabrication.

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Cutting/Kitting

Karl Mayer evolves multiaxial warp knitting systems to support natural fibers

The company is building opportunities to industrially produce sustainable technical textile composites, from its current COP Max 4/5 and Max Glass Eco offerings, to emerging future features.

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Out of Autoclave

Composite Integration presents webinar on liquid resin infusion

On July 30, 2025, company experts will discuss the role of LRI in delivering scalable, OOA composite production for the aerospace sector.

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Infusion

Automating oxide CMC for higher part volumes

FOX Composites has adapted infusion and RTM for slurry-based matrices, commercializing its VASI and IFOX technologies for automatable, scalable, serial production of high-quality oxide ceramic matrix composite parts, already proven in flight missions and a pilot-scale line.

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RTM

Software platform improves composites manufacturing automation

CAMX 2025: Radius Engineering introduces Insights, integrated software that automates critical functions in RTM and SQRTM processes, boosting efficiency and reducing human error and training needs.

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Bonding

Plasmatreat Technology Days 2025 celebrates 30 years of Openair-Plasma

More than 200 guests accepted the Steinhagen-based family business’ invitation to discuss new applications of atmospheric plasma systems in surface pretreatment.

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Turn-Key Pultrusion Systems
Toray Advanced Composites hi-temperature materials
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Presses
ELFOAM rigid foam products
advanced materials
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Alpha Technologies' ESR polymer testing instrument
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