News archive: Composite Materials | Airframer

A contract under the Industrial Participation Program will support Airborne in evolving its automation technology to meet Lockheed Martin’s aerospace production goals.

20 November

ReleaseTIGHITCO introduces new technology to streamline critical manufacturing process

12 November

ReleaseCTRM Honoured with Outstanding Supplier Performance Award by Collins Aerospace

5 November

The CYCOM EP2750 prepreg enables faster, more efficient molding of aerospace composite parts.

Syensqo and Bell drive composite industrialisation with DDF innovation

Bell has adopted Syensqo’s double diaphragm forming process to boost its aerospace composite part production efficiency, cut waste and reduce environmental impact.

29 October

ReleaseRenegade Materials expands operations with facility acquisition

28 October

ReleaseAlbany International initiates review of strategic alternatives for structures assembly business; announces loss reserve adjustment for CH-53K program; schedules earnings release date

21 October

ReleaseCYCOM EP2190 now included in NCAMP database, enabling faster aerospace qualifications

16 October

ReleaseAlbany International Corp. announces corporate headquarters relocation to Portsmouth, New Hampshire

8 October

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters sign MoU during Royal Visit to Toulouse

8 October

ReleaseTeijin Carbon and A&P Technology launch high-performance BIMAX TPUD braided fabric for scalable composite manufacturing

24 September

ReleaseBoeing expands Winnipeg operations with new freezer facility, marking continued growth in local aerospace manufacturing

9 September

ReleaseHexcel and A&P Technology collaborate with NIAR to develop an FAA certification framework for overbraided structures

9 September

ReleaseHexcel and HyPerComp unveil advanced composite pressure vessel at CAMX 2025

5 September

ReleaseFirst NCAMP qualification of VARTM infusion method with non-crimp fabrics features Teijin Carbon’s Tenax dry reinforcements and Syensqo’s PRISM epoxy resin system

29 August

ReleaseArclin enters into definitive agreement to acquire aramids business, including Kevlar and Nomex brands, from DuPont

7 August

ReleaseGreene Tweed to deliver advanced thermoplastic composite components for next-generation jet engines

17 July

ReleaseSuccessfully passes Nadcap audit: certification confirms highest standards in aerospace quality

30 June

ReleaseSyensqo and Terma strengthen partnership with the signature of a new agreement

26 June

ReleaseGA-ASI announces investment in Dutch technology innovator Arceon

20 June

ReleaseFlying Whales selects Hexcel for the supply of composites materials for its LCA60T airship

19 June

The programme will run from May 2025 through April 2028, allowing time to develop and structurally test three full-scale wingtip variants.

GKN begins £12m ASPIRE programme for composite wings

The three year initiative has brought together partners from industry and academia to deliver full-scale wingtip demonstrators for structural testing.

19 June

ReleaseKongsberg and Hexcel sign long-term partnership agreement

18 June

ReleaseFeronyl and Lockheed Martin deepen collaboration under Belgium’s ESI program

18 June

ReleaseElement Labs unveils NEOZANT polymer: a groundbreaking material revolutionizing industry standards

17 June

ReleaseLeonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU to assess and target new opportunities in the global maritime MMA market

17 June

ReleaseHexcel highlights thermoplastics breakthrough at Paris Air Show with HELUES project, a multi-partnership demonstrator

16 June

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseCristex launches CCK Aerospace, expanding controlled cutting and kitting capabilities for high-performance sectors

ReleaseEl Segundo accelerates the growth of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry with Roboze

ReleaseÉireComposites secures first production contract in aircraft seating market

ReleaseDaher’s innovative composite wing rib for future aircraft programs wins a JEC Innovation Award

ReleaseCambium secures $100 million Series B to accelerate the discovery and scaling of advanced materials

ReleaseMilton Arch and Carbon Fiber Max: NVISNIUM AI announces final preparations for full-scale production and global shipping

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Long-Term Agreement (LTA) from Sikorsky for UH-60M Black Hawk program

ReleaseNVISNIUM AI CEO Milton Arch unveils Carbon Fiber Max: a breakthrough set to disrupt the $22 billion carbon fiber market

ReleaseLyten unveils its latest supermaterial-based 3D printing filaments and adhesives for motorsports, aerospace, and defense at PRI 2025

ReleaseÉireComposites partners with IONA and Technological University Dublin on €3.8 million LIFT Project

ReleaseVertical Aerospace partners with Syensqo to support industrialisation plan for the VX4 aircraft

Carbon composite builders onboard for first eFlyer 2

ReleaseGreenbriar forms Applied Aerospace & Defense, an innovative and proven platform for mission-critical flight, space, and defense hardware solutions

ReleaseToray Advanced Composites completes NCAMP qualification for Cetex high performance thermoplastic composite materials

ReleaseCambium acquires global advanced composites manufacturer SHD Group to accelerate its materials innovation and production platform

ReleaseToray achieves multi-site AS9100 certification with zero findings, reinforcing excellence in aerospace and defense quality

Airborne and LM expand partnership with smart automation initiative