Designers of composite parts can choose from a huge variety of fiber reinforcements and resin systems. Knowledge of material properties is a prerequisite to satisfactory product design, but cost is a ...

Over the last 4 years, large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) has matured from a curious technological approach to a robust and reliable form of manufacturing. LFAM consists of 3D printing parts ...

Isotropic analysis of a composite oil pan reveals a maximum deflection of 4.1 mm and two potential failure points. Composites, or fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), give engineers a palette of options ...

Thermoplastic composites manufacturing and smart preforming enables “one-minute” manufacturing of composite parts. In addition, thermoplastic composites are easier to recycle than their thermoset ...

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 ...

When it comes to designing the moving structural elements of high-performance machine tools—such as beams, shafts and spindles, and the assemblies used to hold cutting tools—the need for the machine ...

A carbon fiber composite that can seal its own cracks and restore structural strength more than 1,000 times in a row has been ...

A hairline crack forms deep inside an aircraft wing, invisible to the naked eye but capable of growing into a catastrophic ...

iCOMAT has registered notable growth since it began trading in 2019: today the company has almost 30 employees and a branch in Athens. Moreover, iCOMAT has plans to double its headcount in the coming ...

Annually, the JEC Composites Innovation Awards recognise successful initiatives and collaborative efforts within the composites industry. Over the past 27 years, the program has engaged over 2,100 ...