CompositesWorld

“In aerospace, precision rivet hole drilling for composites is extremely vital,” says Christopher Stewart, Kennametal manager of key accounts. The company highlights technological advancements in the cutting tool field that could help meet some of this industry’s design, performance and sustainability challenges: https://lnkd.in/gvhiXrcN #cuttingtools #rivethole #drilling #aerocomposites

Knowing the fundamentals for “reading” drawings — including master ply tables, ply definition diagrams and more — lays a foundation for proper composite design evaluation. Learn about the basics in this article: https://bit.ly/42P3kof #composites101

When a married couple wanted to develop a lighter, more portable and more durable solar panel to take with them while traveling, they created the Italian startup Levante. A few years later, the company has evolved its initial origami design into a lineup of standardized panels manufactured from recycled carbon fiber and thermoplastics. Read more about how this company's custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon, Inc.’s rCF and thermoplastics: https://lnkd.in/gve4NwR6

Advanced air mobility (AAM) is reshaping the future of passenger and cargo transport, prioritizing lightweight and sustainable materials to drive advancements in electric flight and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Learn more about using recycled carbon fiber in this webinar hosted by James Cropper. Register now!

Take your shop to the next level! Apply to CW’s Top Shops program by April 30th for a deep dive in critical areas including: - Manufacturing processes and capabilities - Quality control and inspection methods - Operational metrics and efficiency - Business strategies and performance - Workforce development - Technology adoption Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/4kPRxNm

"In the oil and gas industry, we drill as deep as the aerospace industry goes high." Polymer AM equipment maker Roboze sees how the oil and gas industry’s way forward with additive is like that of aerospace while also showcasing key differences in important aspects. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5trd-8F #additivemanufacturing #aerospace

CW continues its coverage of #JECWorld 2025 with insights from Editor-in-Chief Scott Francis. In this article, he discusses trends in aerospace on display at JEC World — as the composites industry awaits a new single aisle aircraft program, the industry puts continued focus on new space, defense, UAM. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dzyyg49h

Join us for our upcoming webinar hosted by LAP Laser! Discover how AI-powered camera systems identify potential issues early on, preventing escalation, reducing rework and minimizing waste.

CW talks with Syensqo, Spirit AeroSystems and other consortia members about current funding, specification of the next world’s largest press, organizational structure and projects to support U.S. companies in the race to deliver >40,000 sustainable and efficient aircraft over the next 20 years. #AAMMC #techhub Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g3hv43em

After attending #JECWorld 2025 in Paris, CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner recounts the latest developments she saw, from new materials and processes to 3D printed Invar tools to the first carbon fiber manufacturing in India and more. Read the full recap here: https://lnkd.in/gNDE8b_6