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SAMBA Pro Fiber Patch Placement system of Fraunhofer IGCV in new AI research hall “Hall 43” of Augsburg University

IGCV’s SAMBA Pro Prepreg system has found its new home in “Hall 43”. This is the new AI research hall of Augsburg University, which was

28. September 2023

Sustainable textiles for lightweight design

The sustainable alternative for lightweight design – Technical textiles made of natural fibres by vombaur The combination of high strength and rigidity with sustainability and a

21. September 2023

Composites Germany – results of the 21th Composites Market Survey now available

Critical assessment of the current business situation Future expectations turn negative Investment climate cloudy Expectations for application industries vary Growth drivers with only slight shifts

17. August 2023

Structural components for EUCLID

In search of dark matter: Braunschweig-based lightweight construction specialist INVENT GmbH contributes significantly to the success of the European Space Agency (ESA) satellite mission EUCLID.

8. August 2023

Linda Klopsch resigns from Ceramic Composites board of directors

Linda Klopsch, former head of department at the DLR Institute of Structures and Design, climbed the career ladder on June 1, 2023. As Managing Director

24. July 2023

Call for Papers: 20. Munich Symposium on Lightweight Design

Since 2003, the Technical University, the University of the Federal Armed Forces and the Munich University of Applied Sciences have invited all those interested in

20. July 2023

New CU member service: International Newsletter

Composites United continues to expand its member service and launches an international newsletter with its network partner from Japan, the Innovative Composite Center (ICC). Several

18. July 2023

Call for papers for the second issue of CU reports 2023

Packed with information and inspiration on the whole variety of modern lightweight design is the CU reports, your member magazine of Composites United. Issue 02/23

27. June 2023

Woodtrusion – Thin woods to CFRP reinforced high-quality structural timber

Wood is a natural fiber composite material made from cellulose fibers and the biological matrix lignin. Due to the large proportion of pores and growth-related

27. June 2023

Preventing FOD during composite layup and avoiding material waste

Beyond Gravity produces cylindrical, conical and ogive-shaped structures made from prepreg for space applications. Several measures are already in place to minimize Foreign Object Damage

22. June 2023