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Aerospace- and Defense-Grade Carbon Fiber Composites Are Engineered for High Rate
CAMX 2026: Teijin Carbon highlights rapid-cure prepregs, resin infusion systems and thermoplastic composites (TPC) built for high-rate aerospace and defense manufacturing.
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Joby Advances With Virgin Atlantic, Aims For Commercial Flights By Year’s End
Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic sign agreement to launch air taxi service in London and Manchester as certification for composites-intensive S4 aircraft continues.
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Joby Aviation's Nobi Kawamura to Keynote SPE ACCE 2026
Nobi Kawamura bring his distinguished background at Toyota and now Joby Aviation, in addition to work on numerous composites-forward projects, to this third keynote.
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Farnborough 2026 Delivers a Strong Show for Aerospace
From Wing of Tomorrow flight testing to a ramp-up of India-based partnerships, CW’s coverage of this year's air show spans composites news, aircraft orders and more — including updates from Airbus, Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky, Archer/Anduril, Vertical Aerospace and Hexcel.
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3D-FiberTrain Project 3D Prints TPC Rail Components for Velaro MS High-Speed Train
SNAPSHOT: HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering-led consortium developed a tool-free hybrid process combining large-format 3D printing and continuous fiber tape to produce a front apron and nose demonstrator on a Siemens Mobility’s train.
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Beta, Multistate Collaboration Completes First eIPP Operational Flights
Beta Technologies’ CTOL Integration Pilot Program flight across a PA-VA-MD corridor is the start of electric aviation and future medical logistics advancement.
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Vitrimer Chemistry Brings Reversability to Thermoset Resins
CAMX 2026: Techstorm’s patent-pending vitrimer resin platform is designed to recycle at temperatures as low as 80°C, targeting full recyclability for wind turbine blades.
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ACM CRC to Develop Mass-Producible, High-Temp Composite Sucker Rod Guide Design for Oil and Gas
A UQ and ACM CRC collaboration is engineering sucker rod guides that withstand extreme heat, cut labor by 50% and open new domestic and global markets for Oilfield Piping Systems.
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Concordia University Researchers Present 4D Printing Method for Lighter, Faster-Spinning Composite Wind Blades
An “inverse” design approach achieves curved blades for vertical-axis wind turbines that closely match commercial aluminum turbine blades, weigh ~80% less and are able to rotate faster.
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Composites power the energy transition and the AI economy
From record-breaking wind installations to composite conductor cores doubling grid capacity, composites are at the center of the infrastructure driving both clean energy and the digital economy.
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RA Wind Secures Innovation Norway Funding for Robot-Controlled 3D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
On-site blade manufacturing is part of a broader goal to cut offshore wind costs by 50% through patented modular turbine design using standard industrial components, robotization and AI.
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REWIND Project Demonstrates Potential of EOL Wind Blades as Industrial Resources
As European wind sector’s voluntary landfill ban goes live, pan-European Project demonstrates composite material recovery and predictive model for reclaimed material behavior with 90% accuracy.
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SPE ACCE 2026 Announces Fourth Keynote on Future of Mobility
Justine Johnson, Michigan's chief mobility officer, will head one of SPE ACCE 2026’s keynotes, sharing how the state is leading transportation through electrification, advanced mobility and workforce development.
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Shandong Jinyu Hengli Develops Customized Curing Ovens for Autocomposites Manufacturing
Jinyu Hengli's custom curing ovens support electric vehicle (EV) composites manufacturing with uniform heat distribution, OOA curing and flexible, multi-zone control.
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Precision Tooling Expertise Supports Truck, Aerospace Composite Parts Development
CAMX 2026: Lanulfi Moulds builds RIM, thermoforming, rotational molding and compression molding tooling for demanding truck and aerospace components, in addition to providing an integrated approach to tooling projects.
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VIDEO: Polestar 5 Flax Fiber Seatbacks Put Circularity By Design Into Production
Polestar's collaboration with Bcomp on the Polestar 5 interior, highlighted through CW content and this snapshot video, demonstrates how design for end-of-life recyclability and lightweighting can be achieved in a single production part.
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Lamilux Expands GFRP Applications for Vehicles, Hygienic Cladding
The composite company's work spans commercial vehicle and caravan materials, a temperature-controlled transport demonstrator and hygienic wall cladding installed at an Austrian bakery.
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FURHY Publishes Concrete Technological Advances Toward Bio-Based, 100% Recyclable Composites
SNAPSHOT: Gen 2 Carbon, RINA and OlgunCelik A.S. contributed three new key exploitable results (KERs) for the FURHY project covering nonwoven reinforcements, life cycle assessment and automotive components.
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Multiyear Airbus Supply Agreement Continues Syensqo Materials Backing
The contract covers composites and adhesives that will support Airbus’ commercial aircraft, defense and space, and helicopter programs.
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Defense Production Bottlenecks Likely Start With Materials, Not Assembly
SNAPSHOT: In an article on the subject, Lincoln Composite Materials contends that suppliers, not only prime contractors, determine how quickly U.S. defense production can scale.
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Autonomous Heavy-Lift Platform Launch Pairs With Composites Manufacturing Expansion
Tekever launches the AR6 heavy-lift drone family and expands composites manufacturing partnership with iCOMAT to support AR5 production in the U.K.
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Qarbon Awarded F-22 Raptor Composite Structures Contract
Qarbon Aerospace wins contract to produce composite structures for Lockheed Martin F-22 fleet sustainment, reinforcing its role as a key Tier 1 defense manufacturing partner.
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Albany Engineered Composites and A&P Technology Partner to Accelerate Next-Gen Braided Composite Solutions
Strategic collaboration combines braiding and advanced RTM to industrialize large composite structures for aerospace and defense.
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Park Aerospace Chooses Tulsa International Airport for Advanced Composite Materials Facility
A $65 million investment further accelerates growth of one of North America’s leading aerospace clusters.
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On the Radar: Hydrogen Propulsion Programs Advance Toward Certification Milestones
Milestones and partnerships have been announced by Airbus and MTU Aero Engines, ZeroAvia and Marshall Aerospace, GE Aerospace and Avio Aero, as well as Embraer, Intelligent Energy and GKN Aerospace.
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SAMPE China Highlights 2026 Advanced Composites Product Innovation Award Winners
Thirteen winners and seven finalists across four award categories underpin key focuses in China’s commercial sector, including TPC, hydrogen storage, and aerospace and space applications.
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AIM-PLATES project to validate and scale Hycco composite bipolar plates
SNAPSHOT: The 16-partner EU project, joined by Hycco, is all about building the capability Europe needs to make hydrogen viable at scale via industrial PEM fuel cell deployment.
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Taniq software helps European student team WARR fly its Type 5 pressure vessel
SNAPSHOT: The filament-wound composite vessel, designed and manufactured using Taniq's TaniqWind Pro software, successfully flew aboard the EX-4C rocket at the European Rocketry Challenge in late 2025.
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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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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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BladeBridge shows economic, environmental promise for recreational trail bridge development
New study shows bridges from retired wind turbine blades are more cost-effective and eco-friendly than steel, FRP or glulam options, with lower CO2 emissions and positive market potential.
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Custom FR epoxy, hybrid glass/carbon fiber composites enable massive mosque ceiling expansion
Premier Composite Technologies delivered more than 25,000 FRP sandwich panels to massive Great Mosque of Mecca expansion, meeting weight, fire and 10,000 units/month goals.
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ZeroAvia is selected for €21 million EU grant application to deliver H2 aircraft network in Norway
Cessna Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZA600 powertrains and established supporting airport hydrogen fuel technologies will introduce zero-emissions aircraft to the European Economic Area in 2028.
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Bedford introduces GFRP decking options for pedestrian bridges
Resilient composite decking includes PRODeck LV for light-duty pedestrian traffic, PRODeck H5 for heavy-duty or harsh environments and Southern Yellow Pine for pedestrian and equestrian bridges.
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Award-winning Oder river bridge cuts 500 tons of steel with CFRP tension cables
Developed by Carbo-Link and tested by Empa, the Oder Bridge near Küstrin is a heavy rail bridge using 88 CFRP tension members, enabling 120 km/hr train speeds with reduced weight and emissions.
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Composite Braiding awarded for TPC twin track cantilever support
Railway infrastructure cuts weight by 84%, carbon emissions by 80% and installation time by 50% while automated process offers ≥90% lower labor costs, waste and energy use versus traditional composites manufacturing.
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Carbitex Launches the Center for Better Flex Educational Hub Dedicated to Performance Footwear
Online resource from flexible carbon fiber materials innovator Carbitex aims to advance the understanding and improvements in flex, a low-engineered footwear property.
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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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All Ahead Composites forms dual-leadership model to champion high-end cycling market
SNAPSHOT: Netzsch founder and CEO Dr. Alexander Chaloupka joins Christian Gemperlein, bringing extensive composites expertise to further establish the German company’s delivery of full value chain services.
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Demonstrating CFRP for high-precision, high-motion watch components
Japan-based watchmaker explains R&D results of using carbon fiber composites to replace metal in structural movement parts to increase stiffness while not sacrificing mobility or stability.
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Australian project to develop smart composite surfboard fins against shark attack rise
Embedded shark-deterrent tech in a composites-focused design is expected to combat shark attacks and maintain hydrodynamic performance, led by ACM CRC, Gowing Bros, UNSW and UoW.
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Plant tour: Haddy, St. Petersburg, Fla., U.S.
The first LFAM microfactory using composites transforms supply chains, enables local manufacturing and circularity across industries.
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Sonaca to Build Out Phantom 3500 Program’s 20-Meter Laminar Flow Wing
Otto Aerospace’s composite business jet prototype’s wings, fixed leading edges and empennage will be supported by Sonaca Group aerospace expertise.
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Embraer, Strata Sign MOU for E2 Jet Composite Aerostructures
Partners plan to evaluate the supply of advanced composite aerostructures for the E2 family of commercial jets, with potential future opportunity in other Embraer aircraft programs.
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CompSTLar Project Achieves Lab-Scale, Graphene-Enhanced Carbon Fiber UD Tape
SNAPSHOT: Partner Aimplas successfully manufactured continuous unidirectional carbon fiber tapes incorporating graphene/CNTs-doped LMPAEK matrix, targeting multifunctional TPC with improved electrical conductivity and laser susceptibility.
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Cevotec Examines AFP, FPP Fit for Complex Aerostructure Geometries
SNAPSHOT: Cevotec outlines where fiber patch placement (FPP)-enabled robotic lamination may address automation challenges that arise with conventional AFP on tight radii, double-curved surfaces and multi-material sandwich layups.
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VIDEO: Braided TPC Tube System Takes on Cryogenic Fuel Lines
Ductility at cryogenic extremes, not to mention the ability to bend to the complexities required for aerospace, led herone to pursue thermoplastic composites for LH2 fuel lines — with promising results. The company speaks more on the subject in this CW article and Thermoforged video.
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RE-CELL to Develop RCF Structural Batteries, Supercapacitors for Aviation Electrification
Sofitec, Aimplas and I2con are combining materials design, multiphysics modeling and experimental validation to achieve a full-scale demonstrator that can store more energy on aircraft without the involved weight penalty.
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PulPro-SMC project achieves weld-free composite rail vehicle joints in single pressing step
SNAPSHOT: Three-year R&D collaboration led by HÖRMANN Vehicle Engineering has demonstrated a pultrusion-SMC bonding method that eliminates separate joining hardware and reduces weight by 20% versus conventional steel construction.
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Kineco Group order buildup highlights rail interior ambitions for India and beyond
Supported by global acquisitions in Denmark and the U.K. Kineco secures landmark contracts for 100 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, pushing its consolidated order book past ₹3,000 crore and positioning it for other export markets.
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NeMo.bil project integrates Type 4 tanks into mobility system storage rack
SNAPSHOT: Functionally coordinated, smart H2 supply system has been installed, connected and validated as a leak-tight hydrogen environment.
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Wave of Hexagon Agility orders progress North American CNG truck market
Natural gas (CNG/RNG) fuel systems provider adds $4.2 million for fuel systems installations to delivery lineup.
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TRB Lightweight Structures acquisition strengthens Kineco Group's global rail business
Kineco builds up its rail-focused brand in India, and better positions TRB to improve efficiencies and enter new geographies.
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SBB brings CompPair regenerative composites to ICN train fleet
HealTech will be integrated into the fleet’s refit program starting with cowcatcher components, a move that will eliminate costly replacements, maintenance and build the durability of rail parts under constant impact.
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Nlcomp Opens RFactory, With Sustainable Composites and Maritime Projects in the Works
The 2019 startup’s first production facility is already in operation to meet its ambitious project pipeline, including Offshore 34 fit-out, rComposite sails manufacture and other R&D activities.
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Norsepower Advances Rotor Sail Validation, R&D and China Partnerships
Composite wind propulsion equipment supplier reports progress on measurement validation, a Sea-Cargo retrofit and deepening manufacturing cooperation with Cosco Shipping Heavy Industry Equipment.
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Entire Anemoi Rotor Sails Portfolio Has Classification Approval
With its latest Bureau Veritas approval secured, Anemoi is strengthening confidence, and reducing adoption barriers to, its composite rotor sails across newbuild and retrofit projects.
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Nlcomp Welcomes Ocean as Shareholder, Prepares to Inaugurate rFactory
Ocean Srl’s investment will support nlcomp’s move toward sustainable, environmentally responsible marine practices and bolster its workboat segment entry as it prepares to open its new rFactory for rComposites and unveil the Offshore 34 yacht.
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Non-Syntactic Foam Core is Certified for Underwater Technology Systems
CAMX 2026: Gurit highlights its Corecell S structural foam, which supports subsea buoyancy, ROV and diving bell components with high hydrostatic crush strength across multiple resin systems.
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Nlcomp Selected for Amazon Sustainability Accelerator 2026
The European program supports companies committed to product sustainability, gives nlcomp the opportunity to accelerate rComposite commercial development beyond marine.
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Automating Layer Preparation in Composite Tooling Workflows
Rule-based add-in for CAM workflow automates sliced layer preparation for CNC-machined molds, cutting 10 seconds per layer to 10 seconds per mold for scalable, high-volume custom tooling production.
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Eurocode 11 for Composites Construction, Civil Engineering Design is Set for 2028 Publication
Years of close cooperation between academic, standardization bodies and industry has led to this newest CEN standard design, providing a harmonized framework and wider acceptance of composites.
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European Rebar Council, NEx Sign MOU for Advancing Global Nonmetallic Reinforcement
As an allied organization, the ERC will help lead nonmetallic reinforcement standards, codes and expertise across Europe, North America, India and Asia's construction industries.
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Lamáquina uses robotic 3D printing to produce GFRP panels for Kuwait restaurant
The Barcelona-based service bureau printed 38 custom wall and ceiling panels using recycled PETG reinforced with 30% glass fiber, with some pieces exceeding 2 meters in length.
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Dura Composites secures King’s Awards for Enterprise accolade
Dura’s mission to consistently manufacture low-carbon GFRP walkway systems has been consistently recognized across innovation, trade and sustainability categories.
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Post Cure: CFRP photovoltaic trees harness sustainable living in challenging desert environments
Drawing parallels between Blood Dragon trees and marine carbon fiber steering wheels, the self-contained Dubai-based installation is the culmination of functionally efficient technologies, building systems and design solutions acting in unison.
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Vertical advances certification with second Valo eVTOL prototype flight
The second full-scale prototype will accelerate flight testing, support piloted demonstrations and advance Vertical Aerospace’s hybrid-electric aircraft program.
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A&P Technology overbraiding process advances U.S. Air Force defense composites
SNAPSHOT: AI-driven, in-line inspection system successfully validates the quality of complex 3D multilayer composite preforms to support AAM, hypersonics and other platforms.
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Alef Aeronautics' composites-intensive flying car enters production phase
The Model A Ultralight — a drive-and-fly eVTOL designed to lift off directly from public roads — marks the first step toward full-scale Model A manufacturing.
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Honda hits milestone with successful first eVTOL aircraft flight
Japanese automaker heads toward full-scale validation phase after the conducted flight of its full-scale eight-rotor demonstrator, dubbed F1.
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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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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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NASA's Picks for Mars Mobility Development Feature Composites Expertise
In its new $17 million STRIDE initiative to advance Mars surface and aerial vehicles, NASA awards contracts to seven companies, five of which have a history of composites-intensive hardware.
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Firefly to Leverage Carbon Fiber Composites for Aeroshell in SkyFall Mars Mission
The $13 million subcontract from NASA includes build and testing of the aeroshell for the targeted 2028 SkyFall mission to Mars, which will use advanced composites for backshell and heatshield.
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ÉireComposites Manufactures Carbon Fiber Stray Light Baffles for ESA ALTIUS Ozone Mission
Irish-built satellite hardware will shield ALTIUS’ scientific instruments while it performs its atmospheric monitoring services.
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ArianeGroup Secures Long-Term Supply of CFRP Payload Fairings From Beyond Gravity
Twenty-seven fairings will be sourced for Ariane 6 flight models as the program ramps up to nine to ten missions/year.
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Firefly Scales Composite Lunar Lander Production With $144M NASA Moon Mission Contract
Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) contract will deliver next Blue Ghost mission in ≈2 years, helping to support NASA’s Moon Base and multiple Moon landings/year.
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Rocket Lab to Acquire Iridium, Form a Fully Vertically Integrated U.S. Space Entity
The $8 billion deal merges launch, satellites, spectrum and global communications capabilities into an end-to-end space company that will unlock new markets.
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Certarus Order for Hexagon Agility Mobile Pipeline Modules to Service Data Center Demand
A significant order valued at $100 million contracts Titan 450 and Titan 510 modules to provide reliable, redeployable CNG supply.
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Avanco Highlights Thermoplastic Composite Type 4.5 Pressure Vessels
SNAPSHOT: Combining a plastic liner with thermoplastic composite (TPC) overwrap matches matrix polymers, enables additional benefits for storage applications.
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Joby Aviation, Toyota Motor Launch Initial Phase of Strategic Alliance
The long-time partners have formed a joint venture that will establish groundwork for commercial production and support Joby’s expansion long-term, with the central goal of bringing AAM on a broader scale.
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Mel Composites Supports ELA Aviation’s Next-Gen Gyroplanes
The Spanish supplier continues to strengthen its position serving the AAM market with the delivery of foam core, woven fabrics, multiaxial reinforcements and vacuum consumables for ELA Aviation production models.
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Helix and Zoerkler Develop Ultra-Compact, Composite-Supported EPU for EVTOLs
Geared electric propulsion unit (EPU) architecture that is more compact and low mass than direct-drive systems can support AAM designers in optimizing air mobility space, weight and system efficiency.
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Fraunhofer IFAM completes HYTANK research on cryogenic CFRP hydrogen tanks
The project, led by Airbus Operations GmbH, produced surface pretreatment, barrier coating and automated assembly processes for large-format, double-walled LH₂ tank structures targeting aviation applications.
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Composite liquid hydrogen tanks without carbon fiber
Fabrum has 20 years of experience with composites in superconductive systems, has proven its patented triple-skin tanks in fast fill plus containment with 20+ hours of idle time, and continues toward certification.
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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.
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Bonded fastening meets the digital factory
Automation and XR tools aim to scale adhesive fastening for composites at next-gen aerospace production rates.
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The world’s first 100% green carbon fiber, from Qatar
Gulf Carbon Fiber Industries (GCFI) discusses capacity, strategy and why Qatar is planning to have the first operational carbon fiber production line in the region.
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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.
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2025 CW rewind: The top stories and emerging trends of the composites industry
High-temp solutions, high-rate production and renewable energy trends set the stage for overcoming technical challenges and meeting global demand.
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