Composite Materials encompasses structural and functional materials formed by combining two or more constituent phases, including carbon-fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP), aramid- and boron-reinforced laminates, ceramic matrix composites (CMC) incorporating Nicalon and Tyranno fibres, metal matrix composites (MMC), and honeycomb or foam-cored sandwich panels, processed via prepreg layup, resin transfer moulding (RTM), autoclave cure, and filament winding using thermoset and thermoplastic matrix systems.
How many distinct aircraft programmes each supplier in this area is linked to in our database — a proxy for how widely established a company is across the industry. Bars are relative to the top-ranked supplier.
Whether supply here is concentrated in a few big players or spread across many. Top-5 share is the portion of all programme links held by the five largest suppliers. HHI (Herfindahl–Hirschman Index) runs 0–10,000: under ~1,500 is competitive, over ~2,500 is concentrated.
Where the listed suppliers in this area are based, by country of head office. Useful for sourcing, near-shoring and understanding regional strengths.