CCM Research Spotlight: Aviation & Aerospace

Mar 5, 2026

As part of our CCM Research Highlights series, today we’re featuring our work in aviation and aerospace, advancing composite technologies that enable lighter, stronger, and more efficient next-generation aircraft.

Research Highlights:

• Tailored Universal Feedstock (TuFF) materials deliver 40-70% weight savings compared to aluminum and steel while maintaining aerospace-grade strength and performance
• Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) and advanced quality control enable precision manufacturing for flight-critical components

Why it matters:
From improving fuel efficiency in aircraft to extending the lifespan of spacecraft and aerospace structures, CCM is redefining what’s possible with advanced composites. Each innovation pushes toward a future where engineering solutions are lighter, stronger, and built to last.

Learn more about our research and explore collaboration opportunities at https://brnw.ch/21x0tNK

Upcoming Events

22nd European Conference on Composite Materials (ECCM)
June 21, 2026 – June 25, 2026
Oslo, Norway

North American Thermal Analysis Society (NATAS)
August 3, 2026
Atlanta, GA

CCM Summer Research Symposium
August 14, 2026
UD-CCM, Room 106, 101 Academy Street

SPE Automotive Composites Conf & Exhibit
September 9, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Novi, MI

CAMX
September 21, 2026 – September 24, 2026
Georgia World Congress Center, Building B,
285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW,
Atlanta, GA 30313