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Analyst-written deep dives into the materials, programmes and supply chains shaping the global composites industry.

12 articles

Carbon Fibre Supply Outlook: Capacity, Pricing and the Next Bottleneck

Announced capacity looks generous on paper. Precursor availability and qualification cycles tell a very different story.

Ananya RaoJul 14, 2026 9m

Wind Energy

The Economics of Wind Blade Recycling Are Finally Turning

Pyrolysis and solvolysis routes are moving from pilot to plant. We break down cost per tonne against landfill and cement kiln alternatives.

Marcus FeldJul 8, 2026 11m

Featured

Thermoplastic Composites Are Quietly Winning Aerospace Secondary Structure

Cycle time, weldability and scrap economics are pushing PEKK and PAEK systems into parts that epoxy prepreg once owned outright.

Dr. Helena VosJun 29, 2026 10m

Automotive

How EV Platforms Are Rewriting the Automotive Composites Playbook

Battery enclosures, crash structures and underbody shields are creating volumes that legacy composite supply chains were never built for.

Priya NandakumarJun 22, 2026 8m

Raw Materials

Resin Price Volatility: What Buyers Should Lock In Before Q4

Epoxy, vinyl ester and unsaturated polyester have decoupled. Contract structures need to reflect that.

Ananya RaoJun 15, 2026 7m

Marine

Marine Composites: The Quiet Shift From Leisure to Workboats

Commercial operators are discovering what racing programmes learned a decade ago about lifecycle cost.

Tomás RibeiroJun 5, 2026 6m

Manufacturing

Automated Fibre Placement: Where the Payback Actually Comes From

Machine hours are not the metric that matters. Scrap, rework and inspection time are.

Dr. Helena VosMay 28, 2026 12m

Construction

FRP Rebar Moves From Niche Spec to Mainstream Infrastructure

Corrosion-driven lifecycle math is finally persuading transport authorities at scale.

Marcus FeldMay 19, 2026 8m

Sustainability

Natural Fibre Composites: Sorting Real Viability From Green Marketing

Flax and hemp reinforcements have genuine applications — and a long list of places they should not be specified.

Priya NandakumarMay 11, 2026 9m

Aerospace

The Composite Repair Supply Chain Is the Industry's Blind Spot

Fleet operators are discovering that repair capability, not part cost, determines total programme economics.

Tomás RibeiroMay 2, 2026 7m

Raw Materials

Glass Fibre Capacity Is Regionalising Faster Than Anyone Expected

Trade measures and freight economics are pulling production closer to demand centres.

Ananya RaoApr 24, 2026 8m

Manufacturing

Digital Twins in Composite Manufacturing: Hype, Substance and ROI

Cure simulation and process monitoring deliver measurable value. Most of the rest does not, yet.

Dr. Helena VosApr 16, 2026 10m

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