Reinforcements for Composites

Reinforcements in composites are crucial elements that fortify the overall structure by providing strength, stiffness, and tailored properties to the material. Typically in the form of fibers, such as carbon, glass, or aramid, these reinforcements are strategically embedded within a matrix material, often a polymer, to create composite materials. The choice of reinforcement dictates the final characteristics of the composite, with each type offering distinct advantages: carbon fibers for high strength and stiffness, glass fibers for cost-effectiveness and corrosion resistance, and aramid fibers for exceptional impact resistance.

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Plastic injection to composite overmolding: Evolving mold design for lightweight manufacturing

Hybrid molding is increasing for faster, high-volume production of more integrated parts, but success requires process knowledge which includes new mold developments as processes converge.

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Automotive 12 Dec 2025

Dash Bespoke highlights SlipStream customer project with TR01 composite chassis

Dash-CAE spin-off’s end-to-end, low-volume performance vehicles, built around the adaptable TR01 platform, help companies de-risk ambitious automotive, motorsport programs.

Glass Fibers 12 Dec 2025

Fiberglass-reinforced, injection molded powertrain component wins 2025 SPE Innovation Award

Envalior, General Motors and Schaeffler are recognized for a novel thin-wall actuator gear design enabling electronic throttle control with 30% weight reduction, packaging efficiency and other enhancements.

Filament Winding 12 Dec 2025

Cygnet Multi-Axis Winder is adopted for TCI oil and gas pipeline work

Housed within TCI’s purpose-designed modified shoring box, the winder will support more efficient composite pipeline upgrades while also enabling the company to adjust to new safety and regulatory measures.

Glass Fibers 12 Dec 2025

UPR successfully manufactures monoblock fiberglass megatank

The Brazilian manufacture demonstrates its expertise in composite tanks, pipes and fittings through this 22-meter-long structure built for the food industry.

Carbon Fibers 8 Dec 2025

Bye Aerospace selects Composites Approach to build eFlyer 2

The newly designed inaugural electric aircraft will support Bye Aerospace’s mission to deliver safe, efficient and environmentally responsible solutions for pilot training.

Aerospace 5 Dec 2025

Toray completes NCAMP qualification for Cetex low-melt PAEK

Toray Advanced Composites builds consistency and performance of its fabric-based TPC material while broadening its industry adoption and streamlined integration into certified aircraft structures.

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During CW Tech Days: Thermoplastics for Large Structures, experts explored the materials and processing technologies that are enabling the transition to large-part manufacturing.

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Composites in Advanced Air Mobility

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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Latest Reinforcements News And Updates

Carbon Fibers 5 Dec 2025

Alberta Innovates opens up carbon fiber research facility in Canada

Edmonton facility is dedicated to accelerating carbon fiber from bitumen-derived feedstocks and its use in manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing 5 Dec 2025

Royal3D adapts DAC system inlet production to 3D printing process

Recycled glass fiber-reinforced PET-G and 3D printing expertise minimizes waste, reduces weight and lead times for Carbyon Go’s direct air capture (DAC) systems.

Carbon Fibers 3 Dec 2025

Syensqo, Aramco to form composites value chain in Saudi Arabia

Joint venture exploration is expected to capture the potential of localized carbon fiber and composites for industrial applications.

Additive Manufacturing 3 Dec 2025

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign innovates space tech with morphing composite structures

Energy-efficient frontal polymerization process method eliminates the need of oven or autoclave to transform 2D continuous fiber printed structures into 3D curved designs.

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Thermoplastics 2 Dec 2025

Xenia conductive TPC are suitable for chemical processing, industrial environments

HDPE, PP and PVDF polymer formulations ensure dimensional stability, structural integrity and surface electrical conductivity under mechanical and thermal stress.

Carbon Fibers 1 Dec 2025

L3Harris breaks ground on Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities

As part of its plans to expand industrial capacity of composites-intensive solid rocket motor production, the Camden site will house more than 20 buildings specializing in medium and large rocket motors.