CU | Composites United e.V.

Efficient production of sandwich components: Fraunhofer IMWS honored with JEC Innovation Award

In the “HyWaSand” project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS has developed a storage compartment flap in lightweight sandwich construction for

15. January 2025

New Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data available for Unsaturated Polyester (UP) and Vinyl Ester (VE) resins

With the recent Ecoinvent 3.11 release, updated Live Cycle Assessment (LCA) results are now becoming available from the Cefic UP/VE Sector Group for most important

10. January 2025

New year, new opportunities: get your career off to a flying start with the CU’s further training program!

The new year is here – and with it the perfect opportunities to develop yourself further. Many of us start January with good intentions. At

6. January 2025

“Lightweight design with innovative high-performance materials” – CU Bau podium at the 69th BetonTage in Ulm

The 69th Ulmer BetonTage will take place from March 11 – 13, 2025. Once again this year, the CU Bau specialist network will be organizing

6. January 2025

DigiPass

6. January 2025

We wish you a Merry Christmas

Dear members, The year is drawing to a close – a great opportunity to say thank you! You are a valuable part of our network,

17. December 2024

Webseminar Wednesday: On the Road to Boosting Throughput, Quality, and Efficiency in Composites Manufacturing

AI-powered IIoT Solutions might be the answer Discover how AI-powered IIoT solutions are revolutionizing composites manufacturing by enhancing throughput, quality, and efficiency. Join our webinar

17. December 2024

Webseminar Wednesday: PFAS 2025 – Understand how to advocate for continuous availability of high end fluoropolymer release film in the composites industry

Updates on the “universal” PFAS restriction proposals Current status of fluoropolymer release film in the PFAS evaluation process and potential consequences Action needed by the

17. December 2024

Workshop – Requirements for a Digital Materials and Product Passport (DMPP) for Composites

This event will be held in English. In this workshop, organized by the DigiPass project consortium as well as the CU working group “Sustainability”, we

16. December 2024

CU Innovation Day “Tailored Structures”

Please note: This event will be held in English. The CU Innovation Day “Tailored Structures” focuses on the lightweight design of fiber-reinforced composites with

16. December 2024