Composites Resins
Resins play a pivotal role as the matrix material in composite structures, bonding and encapsulating reinforcements like fibers within the composite. These materials, commonly in liquid form before curing, undergo a transformation into a solid, durable substance. Resins vary widely in type, such as epoxy, polyester, vinyl ester, and more, each offering distinct properties like adhesion, flexibility, and temperature resistance. The selection of resin significantly influences the composite's final characteristics, including strength, durability, and chemical resistance.
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Aerospace manufacturing innovations demonstrate the future of aerocomposites
CAMX 2025: Attendees are able to explore several of NIAR ATLAS’ prototype developments in person, highlighting tool-less space manufacturing, AI-enabled inspection and repair and thermoplastic overmolding.
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The AMRC announces U.K. open-access TPC tape development
Dedicated research platform, available to businesses and researchers at the AMRC’s Factory of the Future facility, features Cygnet Texkimp’s hybrid line and tape slitter on a pilot scale.
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Xenia presents Xeramic ceramic thermoplastic fillers
Compounds range, available in the Pure version and the fiber-reinforced Core version, are an addition to Xenia’s product solutions featuring high thermal conductivity and heat dissipation.
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HRC highlights automotive material innovation, scalable manufacturing and sustainable systems
The composites company is meeting the transition to electrification and vehicle lightweighting via hybrid monocoques, use of thermoplastic composites and carbon fiber and recycling.
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Delta Marine shares 110-foot custom motor yacht with novel hull
In-progress build highlights Delta’s first hull designed entirely using CFD, a step forward in performance innovation for the shipyard known for its custom composites construction expertise.
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Oligomer polymer engineering transforms 100% recyclable thermoplastic composite paradigms
MET-OL thermoplastic technology alters high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers, enhancing fiber impregnation and catalytic repolymerization for fully recyclable, high-performance composites.
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We4Ce designs rotor blades for TouchWind’s floating one-piece rotor turbine
Tiltable, liftable one-piece composite rotor design aims to withstand storm-force winds, boost energy yield and enable more compact offshore wind farms.
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Mako Advanced Materials acquires PTM&W Industries
Mako is expanding and strengthening its composites innovation and production capabilities across aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial sectors with PTM&W resin systems.
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University researchers achieve recyclable CFRP via covalently adaptive epoxy resin
Modified carbon fibers and epoxies with a dithioacetal covalent adaptive network enables the composite to undergo structural rearrangement at elevated temperatures, achieve improved interfacial bonding.
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Norco delivers GFRP hard hulled riverine craft for BAE Systems
Norco’s broad-ranging materials and manufacturing expertise revitalize UK MOD legacy craft, providing a solution for future defense and communications sector projects.
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ÉireComposites joins TOSCA project tackling aerocomposite hurdles
Epoxy vitrimer resins, inspection and health monitoring, as well as innovative and digital processing techniques are objectives for this eight-partner EU project.
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Entropy Resins introduces BIOinfusion epoxy formulation
Bio-based resin system is specifically formulated for infusion processes without sacrificing strength or durability.
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Wickert press advances Chemnitz polymers, composites and metals research
Since its installation, the rapid heating/cooling press has become of great importance to the Institute for Lightweight Structures’ work in processing high-performance structural and hybrid components for industrial-scale applications.
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Lehvoss Group expands reach of compounds, structural composites portfolio
Strategic partnership with PolySource will bring Lehvoss’ high-value materials to North American customers and expand PolySource’s technical capabilities.
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Engel supports composites upcycling research at TH Rosenheim
Engel Group has provided the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences with a vertical injection molding machine for further R&D into the processing of thermoplastic, recyclable composites and the application of natural fibers.
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Diehl Aviation matures recyclable composite Eco Bin
Overhead baggage compartment using only fiber-reinforced thermoplastics, metal hardware and no adhesives wins Crystal Cabin Award, supports circular aircraft interiors.
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Daher celebrates Shap’in anniversary, highlights R&D developments
Two years after its launch, Daher’s technology center has been actively pursuing its ambitions to mature aerocomposites, from thermoplastics welding to rethinking their entire life cycle.
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Boeing, U.S. senator emphasize importance of thermoplastic composites in Senate Commerce hearing
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Senator Maria Cantwell emphasize the need to invest in these material technologies for aviation, work that is already being contributed to by the AAMMC Tech Hub test bed and training center.
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Hexcel introduces mid-temp Flex-Core HRH-302 honeycomb core
Bismaleimide (BMI) option to serve complex curvatures and thermal management needs of military, commercial and UAM aircraft.
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Raw materials distributor provides quality fiberglass, resin variety
CAMX 2024: Imate Composites presents a variety of resins, fiberglass and roving products, as well as mats and catalysts.
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“Structured air” TPS safeguards composite structures
Powered by an 85% air/15% pure polyimide aerogel, Blueshift’s novel material system protects structures during transient thermal events from -200°C to beyond 2400°C for rockets, battery boxes and more.
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JEC World 2024 highlights: Thermoplastic composites, CMC and novel processes
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of the developments and demonstrators shown at the industry’s largest composites exhibition and conference.
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Monadnock HTAC Veil protects GFRP equipment against corrosion
Binder-free ECTFE-apertured reinforcement maintains a high resistance against chemicals and abrasion at high temperatures, extending performance and integrity of composite systems.
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Plant tour: Daher Shap’in TechCenter and composites production plant, Saint-Aignan-de-Grandlieu, France
Co-located R&D and production advance OOA thermosets, thermoplastics, welding, recycling and digital technologies for faster processing and certification of lighter, more sustainable composites.
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The new Slate truck costs less than $20,000, uses PP composite body panels
Stylish vehicle EV pickup model is supported by a simplified manufacturing process. It is also capable of customization from two seats to five seats.
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TAVieDA project team cuts aircraft door production time using thermoplastic composites, welding
Fraunhofer groups, Trelleborg and Airbus develop modular, fully automated assembly system concept to replace metals and time-consuming assembly that shows potential for scalability.
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Generative Orthoses project to reshape orthopedic care
CRP Technology, MHOX and Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, one of the winners of the WORTH Partnership Project II, have developed bespoke orthoses using generative design, Windform GT fiberglass materials and PBF.
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RWC delivers composite frac plugs for downhole environments
Filament-wound fiberglass/epoxy frac plug billets, developed as part of a contract with an oilfield service company, address the very demanding performance needs of oil and gas.
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Aimen contributes to OVERLEAF 3D printed cryogenic tank
Dual thermoplastic composite system, developed to withstand temperatures below -250°C, demonstrates aviation decarbonization strategies.
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Call for abstracts: CW Tech Days to explore high-temperature composite solutions
The fall 2025 installment of CW’s Tech Days online event series will cover high-temperature composite solutions for defense and space applications.
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Thermoplastic composite pipes provide 59% reduction in H2 distribution CO2 emissions
Hive Composites’ multilayer thermoplastic composite pipe (TPC) design meets hydrogen permeation requirements while ensuring substantial CO2 reductions compared to conventional steel pipe systems.
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Recycled carbon fiber composite panels power 40% lighter, durable semi-rigid solar panels
Designed for auxiliary power use while traveling via boat or RV, Italian startup Levante’s custom flexible or standardized semi-rigid solar panels combine the benefits of ReCarbon’s rCF and thermoplastics.
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The AAMMC Tech Hub: Ramping U.S. production of large thermoplastic composite aerostructures
CW talks with Syensqo, Spirit AeroSystems and other consortia members about current funding, specification of the next world’s largest press, organizational structure and projects to support U.S. companies in the race to deliver >40,000 sustainable and efficient aircraft over the next 20 years.
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JEC World 2025 highlights: New thermoplastics, PI fiber, solutions for FR, machining, digitized processes and more
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses latest developments in composites from this year’s show.
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Plant tour: Collins Aerospace, Riverside, Calif., U.S. and Almere, Netherlands
Composite Tier 1’s long history, acquisition of stamped parts pioneer Dutch Thermoplastic Components, advances roadmap for growth in thermoplastic composite parts.
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VIDEO: Installing the world’s largest thermoplastic composites press at Airbus Bremen
At JEC World 2025, Pinette PEI detailed its latest turnkey system for future aircraft serial parts production.
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FAQ: Resins
What is a resin?
A solid or pseudo-solid organic material, generally of a high molecular weight. In fiber reinforced plastics, it is the resin that binds the fibers.
Source: Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair - Second Edition
What are the major groups of resins?
Thermoplastic and Thermoset resins.
What is a thermoplastic resin?
Polymers or copolymers that essentiall have no cross-links and can be melted or reshaped when heated to melt point or above the Tg.
Source: Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair - Second Edition
What is a thermoset resin?
A plastic that cures by the application of heat or by chemical reaction resulting in a cross-linked insoluble molecule; considered an irreversible process.
Source: Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication & Repair - Second Edition
