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Review: CU Innovation Day “Automated Fiber Placement” at Conbility in Herzogenrath, Germany

At the CU Innovation Day on May 4, 2023 in Herzogenrath, everything revolved around Automated Fiber Placement (AFP). In this fully automated manufacturing process for

9. May 2023

CrossTEQ: Thermoplastic compression molding enables the efficient recycling and optimal use of industrial plastic waste

CrossTEQ has developed an end-contour accurate thermoset-based compression molding process that bypasses these costly processes and also opens up versatile possibilities for upgrading any waste

9. May 2023

The Conference Highlights of LightCon 2023

At LightCon, everything revolves around the topic of lightweight construction technology on 13 June at the Exhibition Grounds in Hannover. Visitors can expect an exciting

2. May 2023

The European Market for Fibre Reinforced Plastics/Composites in 2022

Macro-economic developments are having a negative impact on the industry / Composites market is declining in Europe. The AVK – Industrievereinigung Verstärkte Kunststoffe – has published

2. May 2023

CU publishes position paper “Climate neutrality through innovative lightweight design”

Resource consumption and the use of energy sources must be reduced for a sustainable society without lowering the standard of living in the process. Lightweight

28. April 2023

ITP Aero buys a stake in German High-Tech Venture BJS Ceramics GmbH

ITP Aero the leading Spanish Company for aero-engine components with its headquarter in Bilbao buys ca. 10% of BJS Ceramics. At the same time both

25. April 2023

CompPair expands its HealTech^TM Standard product family with launch of swift prepreg line

CompPair has expanded its product family, HealTechTM Standard, to include a new system. The new product, CS02, is a swift line reducing the cycle time

20. April 2023

BÜFA and AOC expand cooperation in Distribution

BÜFA and AOC are expanding their existing collaboration in distribution to Southeast Europe through BÜFA Composites Austria. This agreement will enable customers in the region

20. April 2023

CompPair and ZESST collaborate to manufacture a healable and smart hydrofoil

CompPair and ZESST have combined their two cutting-edge technologies. The result: a healable connected hydrofoil enabling boats to reach the ideal height of immersion when

19. April 2023

CU launches new information series “CU KNOWLEDGE”

As of now, the CU is offering a new service for its members. Factually neutral, scientifically supported summaries on relevant topics are now available in

18. April 2023