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25 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

24 Nov 2025 Advanced Air Mobility
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.

21 Nov 2025 Advanced Air Mobility
Volocopter to launch European eVTOL sandbox program in 2026 featuring VoloCity, VoloXPro
Program to accelerate certification and operational readiness for eVTOL and ultralight aircraft through real-world flight trials.

19 Nov 2025 Advanced Air Mobility
Joby eVTOL moves toward final stages of certification, builds global AAM framework
Propeller blade manufacturing in Dayton facility, final stages of FAA type certification and the creation of Middle Eastern air taxis services.

4 Nov 2025 Thermoplastics
AZL Joint Partner Project to build holistic approach for TPC-driven pressure vessel design
Design, manufacturing processes and material configurations will be sought through three work packages over a 9-month period through the combined efforts of participating engineers and decision-makers.

3 Nov 2025 Trends
PHOEBUS project makes progress on CFRP liquid oxygen, hydrogen upper stage tanks
The ESA project has proven that linerless CFRP tanks for Ariane 6 rocket can handle the extreme temperatures of liquid H2 and O2, and are moving on to testing campaign for 2-meter and 3.5-meter tanks in 2026.
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12 Nov 2025 Materials Testing
Plasmatreat’s Elgin, Illinois lab fully operational, open for collaborative projects
The company extends its atmospheric plasma technology to the Midwest and offers advanced surface modification and testing capabilities.

29 Oct 2025 Compression Molding
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.

$Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update$

24 Oct 2025 Design and Testing
Development of fracture mechanics test methods for sandwich composites: An update
An update on the CMH-17 Sandwich Disbond Working Group’s sandwich SCB test and two additional sandwich composite fracture mechanics test methods under development.

22 Oct 2025 BMI
Kaneka, Janicki reveal study results for TP2230 BMI tooling prepreg
Lowering cure temperatures without compromising durability, Kaneka Aerospace BMI prepreg TP2230 offers aerospace manufacturers a pathway to reduce tooling costs and lead times while maintaining high-temperature capability.

21 Oct 2025 Ceramic Matrix Composites
CMH-17 updates composites data, will publish new Volume 7 on additive manufacturing
The Composite Materials Handbook-17 is publishing new data and industry best practices, helping to fill the aerospace industry’s growing knowledge transfer gap and support advanced materials and structures.

20 Oct 2025 Design/Simulation
Purdue, AnalySwift launch CompositesAI platform to democratize air mobility structure design
CompositesAI integrates with AnalySwift’s VABS and SwiftComp software to streamline the design, simulation and performance evaluation of composite structures — especially rotor blades, shells and panels.
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25 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

24 Nov 2025 Core
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.

24 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

24 Nov 2025 Recycling
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.

24 Nov 2025 Glass Fibers
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.

24 Nov 2025 Wind/Energy
Carbon Fiber 2025 reinforces the role of carbon fiber amidst aerospace challenges, wind energy growth
Industry leaders at CW’s 2025 carbon fiber conference discussed market forecasts, supply shifts and innovation in high-demand sectors.
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24 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

24 Nov 2025 Infusion
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.

21 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

17 Nov 2025 Compression Molding
KraussMaffei presents automotive-focused BrightStar electric press
Fully electric press offers precise temperature control and fast mold change for press lamination, edge folding applications and even ultrasonic welding of TPC.

17 Nov 2025 Application
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.

14 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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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11 Nov 2025 Troubleshooter
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.

8 Oct 2025 Filament Winding
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.

13 Aug 2025 Infusion
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.

4 Aug 2025 Compression Molding
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.

21 Jul 2025 Feature
Composites end markets: Automotive (2025)
Composites manufacturing intelligence drives circular economy solutions as automotive industry balances technical demands with sustainability mandates.

30 Jun 2025 Troubleshooter
Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine
Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.
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BMI Technologies: Global Solutions for Next-Gen Aerospace Structures
This technical webinar will provide an in-depth overview of Syensqo’s advanced Bismaleimide (BMI) portfolio, including prepregs and adhesives for high-performance aerospace applications. Attendees will learn about the unique properties and processing characteristics of Syensqo's BMI materials, which deliver outstanding thermal performance and mechanical strength. The session will highlight their global manufacturing footprint, non-ITAR product options and ongoing innovation pipeline. This webinar is ideal for engineers, material scientists and technical decision-makers seeking to optimize composite performance in aerospace systems. Agenda: The breadth of Syensqo’s BMI product range, highlighting solutions tailored for diverse aerospace requirements Syensqo's global manufacturing and supply footprint, ensuring consistent quality and availability Non-ITAR BMI products that facilitate international program participation and compliance An overview of our innovation pipeline, including recent developments and next-generation BMI technologies

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Tool Smarter, Repair Stronger: Kaneka’s Low-temp BMI and Advanced Resin Repair System
Kaneka Aerospace specializes in high-performance composite materials tailored for aerospace and industrial applications. Its portfolio of prepregs, resins and adhesives delivers properties that go beyond lightweight and strength — enabling customers to achieve greater value in manufacturing and sustainability. In this session, Kaneka Aerospace will unveil recent innovations in tooling and structural repair, two critical areas for the economics and longevity of composite structures. Kaneka Aerospace has developed a unique BMI prepreg designed to lower tooling costs while maintaining high performance. Unlike traditional BMI tools that require high-temperature master molds and costly fabrication processes, this prepreg cures first at 250 °F (121 °C) and then undergoes a free-standing post-cure at 400 °F (204 °C). The lower initial cure temperature allows the use of less expensive master molds, while testing demonstrates the carbon fiber reinforced BMI tools’ thermal and dimensional stability under extended use. To further support the composites market’s growth and sustainability goals, Kaneka offers a proprietary repair resin engineered for efficient structural repair. Its low viscosity and balanced mechanical properties ensure effective filling of damage such as delamination and matrix cracks. Comparative testing of repaired versus undamaged composites highlights strong performance across tensile strength, fracture toughness, compression after impact (CAI), and combined loading compression (CLC), showcasing repair as a cost-effective alternative to part replacement.

On Demand
UV Curing for Composite Manufacturing
Ultraviolet energy (UV) curing, also known as energy curing, has been used by the composites industry for some time, but it is still not quite as well-known as some other curing chemistries. The extremely rapid cure speed leads to high throughput and productivity, while the breath of physical properties of the cured resins allow them to be used in a variety of applications. The possibility of making lower VOC/styrene free formulations with very long pot life and reduced waste are also benefits of UV technology. In this presentation, allnex will briefly review what UV curing entails and compare the advantages and challenges of energy curing with thermally curing technologies (for example, peroxide curing of UP resins). In addition to comparing the chemistry of these approaches, we will also look at which composite manufacturing methods best lend themselves to energy curing. We will show some examples of UV curing being used in today’s composites world and where it might go in the future. Finally, this session will review allnex’s line of RAYLOK C products for UV curable composite manufacturing. Agenda: UV technology review Properties of UV cured composites Examples of UV composite technology being used today and possible future uses Review of the allnex RAYLOK C product line

On Demand
Intro to Composite Testing Standards and Methods
Composite materials offer exceptional performance and design flexibility, but their complexity introduces significant challenges in testing and validation. Accurate and reliable test data is essential for material development and structural design, especially in safety-critical industries such as aerospace, automotive and wind energy. This webinar will provide a comprehensive introduction to composite materials testing, covering the full spectrum of mechanical tests required for static characterization. Attendees will gain insights into industry standards, equipment requirements and best practices for ensuring compliance with auditing bodies like Nadcap. Instron will also explore testing methods such as compression after impact (CAI), shear, and flexural testing, and discuss emerging trends shaping the future of composite testing. Agenda: Understand the key physical properties of composite materials Identify common mechanical test types and relevant standards Recognize equipment and setup requirements for composites testing Anticipate and address common testing challenges Explore future trends in composite testing

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HP-RTM in Automotive and Aviation
High-pressure resin transfer molding (HP-RTM) has been established in the automotive industry as technology for manufacturing of high-performance lightweight composites parts made out of fiber textiles embedded in epoxy resin, bringing down weight but maintaining mechanical properties at the same time, compared to steel or aluminum structures. In recent years, the benefits of the technology have become more and more interesting to the automotive industry and applications in aviation. Agenda: What is HP-RTM: how does it work and what are the key elements of the process chain? Applications in the automotive industry: what can HP-RTM do? Outlook: huge potential for aerospace applications

On Demand
Scalable Composite Solutions for High-Volume Defense Manufacturing
As defense manufacturing evolves to support faster development cycles and high-volume production, material solutions must deliver both high rate and production agility. Drawing from Syensqo’s expertise in high-rate advanced air mobility and automotive platforms, this session will explore how our composite prepreg and adhesive solutions support scalable, high-throughput manufacturing — while maintaining the durability and reliability required for defense and adjacent markets. The webinar will review materials and process innovations that contribute to faster prototyping, streamlined processing and consistent quality at scale. These solutions offer adaptable performance and are well-suited for applications requiring rapid deployment and manufacturing responsiveness. Agenda: Gain insights into the manufacturing needs of high-volume defense applications and how material selection plays a role Learn how Syensqo’s materials, including those inspired by automotive and aerospace programs, support scalable production Understand how design flexibility and process efficiency help meet throughput and performance demands in rapidly evolving environments

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Events See All

26 Nov 2025
Eurasian Composites Show 2025
With the expertise of Artkim, “ International Composites Raw Materials, Semi-Finished, Final Products and Technologies Exhibition” Eurasian Composites Show will bring together industry professionals from around the world at the Istanbul Expo Center.

2 Dec 2025
International Composites Summit (ICS) 2025
The International Composites Summit (ICS), THE single place to do the most cost effective and sustainable composites business in the UK, is back for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from across the composites sector. ICS promises to be a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and exploring the latest advancements in composite materials internationally, bringing people together to do business. The International Composites Summit is renowned as the only solely focused UK event for professionals involved in the composites industry.

5 Jan 2026
International Conference on Advanced Composites and Materials Engineering (ICACME)
International Conference on Advanced Composites and Materials Engineering aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Advanced Composites and Materials Engineering. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of Advanced Composites and Materials Engineering.

14 Jan 2026
Detroit Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show, formerly known as the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), is located squarely at the intersection of technology and mobility. It’s a global event filled with tangible advances ready to hit the pavement today. Here, the software is as revolutionary as anything out there, and the hardware always looks better with a good polish. You won’t find any devices that will fit in your pocket, but you will discover machines that will move you in the most literal sense. You’ll also connect with thought leaders from around the world, both in and outside the automotive industry, whose collective visions for the future of mobility will shape the way we move for years to come.

25 Jan 2026
International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC)
Since its inception in 1977, this prestigious conference has been organized by the Engineering Ceramics Division (ECD) of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS). Over the years, the conference has experienced tremendous growth in interest and participation from researchers, educators, technology developers, manufacturers, and end users from all over the world. The 50th ICACC will once again provide a platform for the state-of-the-art presentations and information exchange on the cutting-edge ceramic and composite technologies.

25 Jan 2026
Composites, Materials & Structures (CMS) Conference
The annual Conference on Composites, Materials, and Structures is the preeminent export controlled and ITAR restricted forum in the United States to review and discuss advances in materials for extreme environments. The Conference started in the 1970s as a small, informal gathering for government and industry to share information on programs and state-of-the-art technology. Attendance has grown to nearly 500 people while preserving this same objective to share needs and trends in high-temperature and extreme environment materials, and the latest information on advanced materials and manufacturing processes. The five-day conference program includes two to three parallel sessions per day on topics including thermal protection materials, ceramic matrix composites, carbon-carbon materials, ballistic technologies, hypersonics, and gas turbine engines. Attendees are engineers, scientists, managers, and operational personnel from the turbine engine, aviation, missiles and space, and protective equipment communities. These communities include the Navy, Air Force, Army, MDA, NASA, DARPA, FAA, DOE, engine manufacturers, missile and aircraft manufacturers, commercial space companies, and material and component suppliers.

25 Nov 2025 New & Upcoming
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10 Jan 2024
Jetcam addresses the economic importance of efficient material nesting
Jetcam’s latest white paper explores the critical aspects of nesting in composites manufacturing, and strategies to balance material efficiency and kitting speed.

8 Jan 2024
Arris Composites demonstrates advantages of natural fibers applied with Additive Molding
Arris presents mechanical testing results of an Arris-designed natural fiber thermoplastic composite in comparison to similarly produced glass and carbon fiber-based materials.

27 Dec 2023
Cevotec white paper presents novel approach for H2 tank production
Cevotec, a tank manufacturer, Roth Composite Machinery and Cikoni, have undertaken a comprehensive project to explore and demonstrate the impact of dome reinforcements using FPP technology for composite tanks.

23 Nov 2023
KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.

1 Nov 2023
Exel Composites releases guide for design considerations in composite tubes
The composite tubes white paper explores some of the considerations for specifying composite tubes, such as mechanical properties, maintenance requirements and more.

21 Jul 2023
UAMMI white paper addresses composites recycling in Utah
Foundational research discusses the current carbon fiber recycling landscape in Utah, and evaluates potential strategies and policies that could enhance this sustainable practice in the region.
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21 Nov 2025 Construction
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.

19 Nov 2025 Carbon Fibers
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.

18 Nov 2025 Digitization
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

17 Nov 2025 Construction
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.

14 Nov 2025 Economics
Expansion streak continues for Composites Fabricating Index
A reading almost level with September indicates continued positive conditions for the composites market.

13 Nov 2025 Finishing & Fastening
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.

24 Nov 2025 Editorial
Carbon Fiber 2025 reinforces the role of carbon fiber amidst aerospace challenges, wind energy growth
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19 Nov 2025 Sustainability
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.

19 Nov 2025 Ceramic Matrix Composites
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.

18 Nov 2025 Sustainability
Teijin Aramid launches Twaron Next para-aramid
Circular content or bio-based feedstock variants drives the synthetic fiber’s clear focus on sustainable goals and strict requirements.

17 Nov 2025 Sustainability
Composites sustainability wins: EcoVadis recognition, ISCC Plus certification and transparency initiatives
Composites One and Aerovac, Dow Chemical, Envalior and the Global Wind Energy Council are making strides in operations transparency, climate action and industry-wide standard development.

14 Nov 2025 Sustainability
Exel Composites adopts bio-based UPR resin at commercial scale
Purchase of Polynt bio-based resin delivers 20% cut in CO2 footprint for composites manufacturers, builds Exel’s efforts to give customers more sustainable options.

14 Nov 2025 Sustainability
Regen Fiber earns 2025 Excellence in Concrete Award
The composites recycler was recognized at the Iowa Better Concrete Conference for its sustainable practice of applying recycled fibers as partial replacement in concrete.

24 Nov 2025 Natural Fibers
EuReComp team highlights ROCCA Cabin demonstrator for EOL composites
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THE CAMX FORECAST

Published 07/16/2025

Shearography equipment well suited to composites NDT

CAMX 2025: Laser Technology Inc. features analysis tools like the LTI-2100 and LTI 5200, which are optimal for detecting subsurface composite flaws.

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Laser Technology Inc. (Norristown, Pa., U.S.) specializes in shearography nondestructive testing (NDT) of composites, offering instruments and production systems for aerospace, marine, wind power and automotive applications. Shearography is a full-field inspection technique that provides a picture of subsurface flaws, typically covering typically 2 ft² in one image.

Anomalies may be sized using Laser Technology’s power suite of analysis tools. The LTI-2100 is optimal for detecting disbonds, porosity, delaminations and impact damage in carbon fiber laminates, honeycomb and foam-cored structures. It is being used for the NDT of all composites on the NASA Lunar Gateway Space Station PPE.

Laser Technology’s LTI 5200 portable vacuum stress shearography system was developed for military aircraft but is also well suited for testing foam-cored boat hulls and superstructures for voids and disbonds. This handheld inspection unit can cover up to 150 ft²/hr.

Laser Technology also offers testing services and operator training to ASNT and NAS410 standards.

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