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Global Researchers Propose Standardized Protocols for Structural Power Composites

Leading research groups in structural power composites (SPCs), spanning institutions such as Imperial College London, Durham University, KTH, Chalmers, University of Vienna, A-Star, NTU Singapore and Texas A&M, have jointly published a paper in Advanced Energy Materials setting out characterization requirements and reporting protocols for this emerging class of multifunctional materials.

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SGL Carbon H1 2025: Sales Down, Carbon Fibers Restructuring Shows Progress

SGL Carbon announced its half-year 2025 results, posting consolidated sales of €453.2 million, a 15.8% decline compared to the same period in 2024, driven by weak semiconductor demand.

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KCL Launches Open Access Piloting Services

KCL has introduced open access piloting services to support R&D teams in the development and validation of sustainable high-barrier materials, leveraging its state-of-the-art roll-to-roll co-extrusion and lamination line.

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Advanced Engineering 2025: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Manufacturing

The UK's Advanced Engineering show returns to NEC Birmingham on 29-30 October 2025 with a focus on net-zero composites and manufacturing.

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Purdue CMSC and Thermwood Partner to Advance Composite 3D Printing with Predictive Simulation

Purdue University's Composites Manufacturing and Simulation Center has partnered with Thermwood Corp. to integrate predictive simulation into large-scale additive manufacturing, paving the way for first-time-right composite production.

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ACMA Reaffirms FRP Composites Grating Manual as ANSI Standard

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) has announced the reaffirmation of the ANSI/ACMA/FGMC-Grating Manual-2017 (R2025) FRP Composites Grating Manual for Pultruded and Molded Grating and Stair Treads. The standard received official approval from ANSI on April 29, 2025.

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Aksa Akrilik Acquires Full Ownership of DowAksa, Rebrands as Aksa Carbon

Aksa Akrilik, a subsidiary of Akkök Holding, has completed the acquisition of Dow Europe Holding B.V.'s 50% stake in DowAksa (Gumussuyu/Istanbul, Turkey) for $125 million...

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Rock West Composites Develops Low-Dielectric Radome Prototype for Georgian Aerospace

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KCL Partners with CEAD to Advance Sustainable Large-Format 3D Printing

KCL has announced a strategic partnership with CEAD, a global leader in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) technology, to accelerate sustainable production in 3D printing. KCL's Formi biocomposite materials have been successfully tested on CEAD's hybrid LFAM systems.

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Fibre Glast Achieves AS9120B Certification, Strengthening Aerospace Supply Credentials

Fibre Glast Developments Corp. LLC, a composite materials distributor since 1957, has earned AS9120B certification, complementing its existing ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

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ACCE 2025 Marks 25 Years of Advancing Automotive Composites Innovation

The Automotive Composites Conference & Exhibition (ACCE) 2025, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will take place from September 3-5, 2025, at The Diamond Banquet & Conference Center, Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan.

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Hive Composites Develops Breakthrough Low-Viscosity Thermoplastic for Wind Turbine Blades

Hive Composites has announced a breakthrough in thermoplastic composites following a two-year Innovate UK-funded research project, developing MET-OL, a low molecular weight form of PBT that melts at just 140°C for rapid fabric infusion in wind turbine blade applications.