National Composites Week
National Composites Week celebrates and brings attention to all the ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today.
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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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Composites end markets: Pressure vessels (2025)
H2 economy is set back by Trump policies, tariffs and funding pivot to defense and AI, but composite tanks remain a key segment with sales in CNG/RNG, growth in New Space and potential for H2-electric aviation.
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Ceramic matrix composites: Faster, cheaper, higher temperature
New players proliferate, increasing CMC materials and manufacturing capacity, novel processes and automation to meet demand for higher part volumes and performance.
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CW Tech Days — Upcoming and past events
CW Tech Days are virtual events dedicated to the topics impacting the composites industry today. Access past event recordings and register for upcoming Tech Days.
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Troubleshooting thermoplastic composite stamp forming
Understand the basic science of TPC stamp forming, a manufacturing process steadily gaining momentum in aerospace and mobility applications thanks to its rapid forming, short cycle times and automated methods.
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Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)
Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.
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Explore the cutting-edge composites industry, as experts delve into the materials, tooling, and manufacturing hurdles of meeting the demands of the promising advanced air mobility (AAM) market. Join us at CW Tech Days to unlock the future of efficient composites fabrication operations.
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The composites industry is increasingly recognizing the imperative of sustainability in its operations. As demand for lightweight and durable materials rises across various sectors, such as automotive, aerospace, and construction, there is a growing awareness of the environmental impact associated with traditional composite manufacturing processes.
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Latest National Composites Week News And Updates
Archer Midnight is selected for Saudi Arabia eVTOL deployment
Together with Saudi Arabia’s The Helicopter Co. and Red Sea Global, Archer will help establish a sandbox framework to validate and accelerate AAM testing, build this mobility ecosystem.
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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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Airbus launches Tech Hub in Korea
Established facility is to focus on future energy technologies, advanced composites, and defense and space technologies to strengthen Korea’s role as a strategic technology partner.
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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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CFM International reaches milestones for LEAP engine maturity
CFM LEAP-1A engines are ramping up quickly for Airbus A320neos with over 1,200 HPT kits and 50% RBS installations, targeting similar upgrades for LEAP-1B on the Boeing 737 Max by 2026.
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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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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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Flexible, automatic NDT platform for manufacturing composites
IRT Jules Verne, working with Airbus, Daher and French consortium developed a mobile robotic inspection platform that uses less space, water
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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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Expansion streak continues for Composites Fabricating Index
A reading almost level with September indicates continued positive conditions for the composites market.
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Modular, hybrid machining centers with intelligence for complex composites
Machine Tool Camp’s purpose-built systems combine CNC machine centers and robots with specialized machining tools, clamping and configuration, automating steps before and after, including data integration, to empower manufacturers for the future.
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FAQ: National Composites Week
What is National Composites Week?
The goal of National Composites Week is to celebrate and bring attention to the myriad ways that composite materials and composites manufacturing contribute to the products and structures that shape the American manufacturing landscape today.
When is National Composites Week?
National Composites Week typically takes place in the month of August.
How do people and companies celebrate National Composites Week?
Individuals and companies alike can celebrate National Composites Week! One way to celebrate is to spread the word about how you or your company are involved with composites. This can be done through social media, events, newsletters, company emails and message boards, and press releases. Click here for ideas.