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Precision, proximity and purpose in Swiss composites innovation
In this next Tour de Composites we step into Switzerland, a small European region that, though modest at first glance, is distinctive for its tightly knit and elevated startups ecosystem.
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Post Cure: CMC family of materials handles extreme environments
Arceon’s Carbeon materials serves to bridge the gap between research and industry, capable of handling extreme temperatures and thermal shock among other properties for defense, space and beyond.
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Prepreg compression molding supports higher-rate propeller manufacturing
To meet increasing UAV market demands, Mejzlik Propellers has added a higher-rate compression molding line to its custom CFRP propeller capabilities.
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Composites end markets: Energy (2025)
Despite political and supply chain challenges, renewable and nuclear energy continue to grow in use. Composite materials enable current and future energy technologies across sectors.
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From prototypes to performance: Composites company makes inroads to new markets
Top Shops 2024 honoree Calian’s composites division blends R&D, rapid prototyping and scalable production with deep engineering integration and corporate synergy.
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CIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider
Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.
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Fairmat and the rise of deep tech in France
This first column in CW’s new Investors and Startups column series takes a closer look into the region of France, decoding the technologies, teams and funding actors driving its composites innovation.
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Advancing thermoplastic composite primary structure and morphing wings
The HERWINGT project in Clean Aviation seeks to ready technologies — including at least 16 composite demonstrators — for a hybrid-electric regional aircraft with 50% less fuel burn to be launched by 2035.
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There's a lot up in the air
Trade tensions and supply chain shifts — what the U.S.-China dispute means for aerospace and composites suppliers.
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Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms
MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.
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CompositesWorld introduces new column: Startups and Investors
Welcome to an exploration of how startup and investor ecosystems around the globe are shaping the future of composites.
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Composites Fabricating Index loses ground in April amid tariff uncertainty
Latest reading of 47.3 is fueled by a drop in new orders as markets react to quick changes in trade policy.
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