The vaulted stone architecture of the former Couvent des Jacobins provided an unusual setting for discussions focused on some ...

Pilatus Aircraft, an aircraft manufacturer based in Switzerland, has set up a department dedicated to composites engineering ...

Advancements in technology, design tools, and manufacturing techniques are continually transforming the product development landscape. Digital prototyping and simulation are accelerating development ...

Wind turbine blades are being buried at their end of life (EOL), a practice soon to be prohibited by landfill bans taking effect across Europe in 2025. With a forecast of 43 million tons to be ...

In 2026, the demand for composites remains high. According to Grand View Research, the 2025 global composites market was approximately $112 billion, and it is expected to grow to over $210 billion by ...

Polymer science advancements are leading to a tenfold increase in plastics use in motion control components within five years. New thermoplastic composites approach metal strength and modulus but with ...

In composites, we spend a lot of time talking about technical integration: how fibers, resins, formats, equipment and processing need to align to create a viable product. We spend less time talking ...