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Composite materials are engineered combinations of two or more distinct materials, merging their individual properties to create a new material with enhanced characteristics. Typically composed of a reinforcing phase (like fibers or particles) embedded within a matrix (often a polymer, metal, or ceramic), composites leverage the strengths of each component to achieve superior strength, stiffness, lightness, or other desirable attributes. Their versatility extends across industries, from aerospace and automotive to construction and sports equipment, where their tailored design and exceptional properties offer solutions for high-performance applications.
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FIDAMC hosts Aerospace Thermoplastics International Summit in Madrid
Leading representatives from aerospace industry, public institutions, technology centers and universities discussed the challenges and opportunities that will shape future airframes.
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HRC supports Range Aviation’s LEU100 eVTOL in advancing future low-altitude logistics
HRC completed a composite design and manufacturing project with Range Aviation, supplying materials, engineering, manufacturing support and comprehensive compliance checks.
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Gurit inaugurates Advanced Composites R&D Center in China
To be fully operational by end of 2025, the center will drive the development of novel composite technologies including PET, complementing Gurit’s existing global hubs.
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Aether launches RapidPrint 3D printing polymer
RapidPrint, with its first commercial fiber-reinforced filament formulation, enables up to 5X faster print speeds with no compromise on strength.
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EuReComp team highlights ROCCA Cabin demonstrator for EOL composites
The ROCCA Cabin serves as a proof of concept for how large composite parts, often destined for disposal, can re-enter the value chain as architectural elements with both functional and aesthetic value.
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AGY expands Aiken glass fiber operations
The $12.1 million investment is broadening AGY’s low-dielectric constant and low-dissipation factor fiberglass capacity in the South Carolina area.
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EuCIA announces launch of Carbon Fiber Europe
Founding members Hexcel Composites SASU, Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, Toray and Teijin will promote and foster the use and application of carbon fiber within Europe through four strategic pillars.
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Tidal turbine project builds double-sided, 3D printed composite tool for blade development
Collaborative project with Thermwood successfully prints 2-meter-long tidal turbine blade mold in days versus months, with the now-manufactured hybrid blade in testing and extended trials.
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OCSiAl to develop Luxembourg graphene nanotube hub
Aiming to make it the largest in the world, the $300 million flagship facility will serve as a scalable, energy-efficient manufacturing center for European advanced materials.
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ILCA, Greenboats chart environmentally responsible one-design dinghy racing
Organization ILCA is pairing up with natural fiber innovators like Greenboats to reduce environmental footprint while maintaining the class’ strict one-design principles.
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Twisted acquires carbon fiber specialist KS Composites
The deal marks a major step forward in Twisted’s long-term growth strategy, which is to strengthen its position in the premium automotive and marine sectors.
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Orbex makes part setup 900% faster for key composite parts ahead of inaugural rocket launch
The introduction of MSP metrology products have ensured right-first-time machining for Orbex as it ramps up production of its carbon fiber Payload Avionic Module.
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Safran carbon-carbon aircraft brakes: New process, production sites, environmental achievements
Safran Landing Systems has produced C/C brake discs for decades, innovating the process to combine steps to save time and cost, but also to reduce emissions and energy use as it grows the market.
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3D printed CFRP forms speed construction of concrete nuclear reactor bioshield
In its first demonstration, Kairos Power and Oak Ridge National Laboratory tested the potential of AM and composites to enable fast, repeatable manufacturing for energy construction.
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Thermoplastic composite fabrication: Thermal processing
Establish a proper thermal cycle during TPC rapid forming and achieve reproducible, successful parts through key material selection and process method understanding.
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KraussMaffei makes LFAM both a product line and an internal benefit
Plastics processing equipment supplier now offers two LFAM machines to customers and to complement its own production uses, enabling a variety of polymer to fiber-filled application options.
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Post Cure: TFP supports high-performing UAV wing preform development
The AMRC’s UAV concept is a complex design and manufacturing challenge that provides a shareable testbed, demonstrating the institute’s ability to develop and refine its expertise through a digital thread.
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Improving hail impact resistance of discontinuous thermoplastic composite parts
Greene Tweed examines failure behavior, identifying key factors for improvement and demonstrating sufficient design for complex-shaped aeroengine components.
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