Vitrimers
Reprocessable, repairable and recyclable epoxy resins for composites
CIDETEC matures 3R resins for aerospace applications via AIRPOXY program.
Ginger Gardiner
Executive Editor, CompositesWorld
HESTIA project advances thermoplastic composite fuselage tech for zero-emission aircraft
Fraunhofer IWS highlights work with CONTIjoin, vitrimers, drapeability and LSP while IVW demonstrates rCF-reinforced thermoplastic window frame using aligned discontinuous fibers.
Read MorePCCL, Isovolta win Styrian Innovation Prize for vitrimer-based prepregs
Austrian-based Polymer Competence Center Leoben and Isovolta win regional award for achieving economic and large-scale production of recyclable, vitrimer-based composites.
Read MoreJEC 2026 highlights: AFP-RTM integration, new vitrimer prepreg, mapping AFP data, metal coated fiber in battery cases and more
CW executive editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of this year’s notable exhibits and new developments in composites.
Read MoreBLADE2CIRC project advances reversible polymers, bio-based fibers and enzymatic recycling
As project coordinator, Aitiip will lead the consortium to increasingly focus on validation and demonstration of more sustainable composites for the wind energy sector.
Read MoreEOLIAN project reports successful infusion trials of vitrimer composite wind blade
Basalt fiber-reinforced laminate using promising bio-based vitrimer formulations that meet wind industry standards moves EU project on the path toward future industrial wind blade application.
Read MoreComposite trends gaining industrial traction for 2026
Startups & Investors topics over the last year show the industry is rapidly gaining maturity while benefiting from macro-trends in circularity, AI and TPC and high-rate manufacturing, all potential gains for investors.
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Reprocessable thermosets and thermoplastic epoxies: An expanding landscape
New chemistries give thermosets new thermoplastic-like versatility.
Hannah Mason
Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Plant tour: PulFlex Technologies, Ford City, Pa., U.S.
Custom pultruder is pushing the limits of pultrusion, specializing in polyurethane resins, complex shapes and extreme sizes or thicknesses — for defense, infrastructure, industrial parts and more.
Read MoreCUBIC project meeting reports progress on novel biomaterials for circular composites
In early October, the CUBIC consortium held meetings to discuss current progress and upcoming strategies, toured DITF’s research facilities and joined a training session on bio-based carbon fiber development from lignin.
Read MoreÉireComposites, University of Galway launch R3WIND project
Renewable energy initiative will design, develop and demonstrate novel repair and recycling techniques of onshore and offshore wind blades using sustainable manufacturing processes.
Read MoreÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
Read MoreMallinda launches Vitrimax VHM resin for complete composites recyclability
Vitrimax VHM enables “infinite” recyclability, self-healing and tunable properties, reducing manufacturing waste and supporting sustainability for high-performance industries.
Read MoreResolve Composites, Siemens Gamesa partner in Second Wind project
Transformation of a 6-meter wind blade section into a 5-meter boat hull, demonstrates Resolve’s EOL recycled fiberglass processing capabilities using its ReceTT recycling process.
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Vitrimers: The reprocessable thermoset
Vitrimers are not classic thermosets and they are not classic thermoplastics, but they behave like both and as such offer the best of both worlds. CW catches up with Mallinda for an explanation.
Jeff Sloan
Former EVP of Content, CompositesWorld
EOLIAN kicks off bio-based wind blade development
EU project will develop bio-based, repairable and recyclable vitrimer composites and advanced sensors for highly reliable, sustainable wind blades.
Read MoreORNL develops recyclable polymer for low-carbon composites manufacture
Novel vitrimer polymer prevails over the intrinsic limitations of conventional epoxy vitrimers, driving net-zero goals forward.
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