Reusing recycables
Hybridly reaching the finish line: Multidisciplinary project team develops innovative resource-saving solutions Currently, the industrial use of lightweight solutions still often fails due to high
2. April 2024
Review of the CU Innovation Day “Advanced Air Mobility – Opportunities for Composites”
On March 20, 2024, the CU Innovation Day “Advanced Air Mobility – Opportunities for Composite Materials” took place in the CU MixUp World. The field
26. March 2024
The Composites United CMC community met in Stade as part of the Ceramic Composites March Meetings
It was that time again. The Composites United CMC community met in Stade as part of the Ceramic Composites March Meetings. In addition to a
19. March 2024
International Consortium Launches Initiative to support EU businesses to Enhance Resilient Supply Chains for Europe
Oslo, Norway, 9 March 2024 – The ResC4EU Consortium proudly announces the launch of its collaboration and support initiative “Resilient Supply Chains for Europe”
12. March 2024
AOC and BÜFA extend their partnership into Sweden
AOC and BÜFA are expanding their existing collaboration in distribution to Sweden through BÜFA Composites Nordics. This agreement will enable customers in the region to
4. March 2024
A new generation at CU
With his resignation from the general executive management of Composites United e. V. (CU), Dr. Gunnar Merz is setting an example for the future and
27. February 2024
Pioneering a novel approach for H2 tank production: Cevotec, Roth and CIKONI achieve 15% mass reduction of composite vessel
Cevotec has partnered with a tank manufacturer, winding equipment provider Roth Composite Machinery and the composite engineering service provider CIKONI to investigate and showcase the
26. February 2024
New blended learning course in English: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Specialist
In autumn 2024, the Training Center for Fiber Composite Technology at Fraunhofer IFAM will offer the certifying Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Specialist course in English Language for
21. February 2024
Composites Germany – results of the 22th Composites Market Survey now available
Critical assessment of the current business situation Future expectations brighten Investment climate remains subdued Different expectations of application industries Growth drivers with slight shifts Composites
21. February 2024
Longer distance and reduced emissions in lightweight vehicles
OPTIPLAN and AOC have collaborated to develop OPTIPLAN’s ultralight, high strength, sustainable POLYDET® rPET cover sheets, incorporating AOC’s formulations derived from post-consumer recycled PET waste.
20. February 2024
Upcoming dates & events
Laser Processing of Non-metals
22. December 2025
4. Composite-Sandwich Conference
16. December 2025
JEC World 2026
8. December 2025
Swiss SAMPE Technical Conference 2026 – Virtualising Composites
18. November 2025
Exploring technology loops and raw material supply schemes
1. October 2025
Meeting of the CU Working Groups “Sustainability & Biocomposites”
9. September 2025
Swiss SAMPE Technical Conference 2026 – Virtualising Composites
15.01.2026
NORTEC – Trade Fair for Manufacturers
03.02.2026 - 05.02.2026
JEC World 2026
10.03.2026 - 12.03.2026
Laser Processing of Non-metals
18.03.2026 - 19.03.2026
CU Innovation Lab "Intelligent Composite Production"
14.04.2026 - 15.04.2026
4. Composite-Sandwich Conference
05.05.2026 - 06.05.2026
