An example of that is a new composite technology, developed and patented by the company Safran, which consists in a manufacture of aircrafts blades and nacelles lighter than the traditional ones by using a new 3D reinforcement made in carbon fiber with a ceramic Matrix.
  This new combination will provide to the new manufactured components a higher thermal performance by withstanding to temperatures up to 1,300 °C, and a weight decrease by reducing the weight of the engines by 250 kg (10% of its total average weight), thereby reducing the fuel consumption as well.
  These and other benefits can be checked in the dynamic video below:

For more information, access: https://www.safran-group.com/aviation 

   According to the report titled "Fiberglass Fabric Market by Fiber Type, Fabric Type, Application, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" made by Report Buyer, the key factor that will drive the growth of the fiberglass market in the coming years will be the increasing demand of sectors such as wind energy, nautical, electrical and electronics and transport for corrosion and heat resistant, lightweight and high strength materials.
   Based on the types of glass fibers, the type known as E-glass, which is the most widely known and used in the world, is considered the favorite candidate for a rapid growth in terms of value during the coming years by being cost-efficient and by offering a wide range of properties such as corrosion resistance, lightweight, high electrical insulation and moderate strength.
   The market growth estimated by region is the following:
• North America - 10%;
• Europe - 45%;
• Africa and the Middle East - 10%;
• Asia - 30%;
• Latin America - 5%;
   The report also includes analysis and profiles of the largest glass fiber manufacturers in the world, comparing the reinforcements used.
 
For more information access: https://www.reportbuyer.com/product/5028017/fiberglass-fabric-market-by-fiber-type-fabric-type-application-and-region-global-forecast-to-2022.html
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  With an estimated range of around 100 exhibitors, there were plenty of attractions for boat enthusiasts, varying from small kayaks, jet skis and speedboats to 76 feet yachts where the composites demonstrate their potential.
  The Brazilian nautical market feedback was very positive for exhibitors this year with a total of 320 units sold, a better result if compared to the last event in 106 which the sale of 250 units was accounted for.
  The event also featured a 2,500 square meters space called “the wish space” where a wide variety of luxury items were exhibited such as electronics, automobiles and even an Augusta Helicopter model AW139 containing high-tech composites, as an example Its rotor's carbon fiber made blades.
  Within the event it was also possible to visit the PADI Dive Festival, the largest and most complete diving event in Latin America, where visitors could find a vast exhibition of equipment and diving accessories, as well as live demonstrations in a diving tank set in the middle of the area.
  The fair estimates the presence of approximately 32 thousand visitors during the 6-day event with a total revenue estimated in R$ 220 million (US$  69 million) in sales done during the event.

For more information access: http://www.saopauloboatshow.com.br/pt 

  According to “Engineering Materials ”, there are studies under development in the healthcare area to use carbon fiber composite tools as an alternative to orthopedic surgery procedures that commonly uses an equipment named fluoroscope, used to show real time images to the surgeons from the inside of the patient during the surgery.
  “The radiolucent properties of carbon fibre composites give these instruments almost complete transparency under a fluoroscope, the real-time X-ray imaging tool used in surgery. Conventional metallic instruments must be repositioned or removed to allow clear imaging during surgery with composite replacements reducing surgery time and patient risk” says Engineering Materials Article.
  Another advantage about these intruments is the fact that they are lighter than the traditional steel tool, providing the surgeon with more speed and accuracy while using them.
There are other alternatives being considered for composites in the healthcare sector, providing high technology solutions and efficiency to one of the most important people’s patrimony, life itself.

For more info access: http://www.materialsforengineering.co.uk/engineering-materials-features/carbon-fibre-replacing-metals-and-polymers-as-material-of-choice-in-medical-applications/160312
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  Called “FIBRESHIP”, the project financed by the EU “Horizon 2020” program, aims to produce large hulls for commercial ships by using thermoset composites with fiberglass, reducing its weight to approximately 30% if compared to the traditional steel structures, bringing a bunch of benefits for the ship itself , like an estimated decrease in fuel consumption between 10% to 15%, a load capacity increase up to 12% and an increase of the recycling rate from the current 34% of steel structures to 75%.
  The “Horizon 2020” program was created by a partnership between the EU countries with the prime objective to secure Europe's global competitiveness, The “FIBRESHIP” project has the support of 18 entities from 11 countries, including universities, research institutes and companies in Europe.

For more info, access: ​https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/

​Its capacity is demonstrated in many applications, from the bonding of vehicle’s structures such as bus roofs, to a complete bonding of two halves of a 70 meter length wind turbine blade.
This year, another huge step has been taken towards structural adhesives industry after the demonstration of a new product developed by The American Chemistry Council (ACC) and researchers at Michigan State University (MSU).
Known as “Reversible Adhesive” is a thermoplastic adhesive for multi-material joining that becomes stronger after use and repair/rebonding, which is a significant development for the repairability and end-of-life recyclability of CFRP-intensive (carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer) vehicles, for example.

The thermoplastic adhesive contains iron microspheres that vibrate with electric current and become very hot, 320 to 800°F (160 to 427°C) within seconds, melting the thermoplastic adhesive before the surrounding material heats up. It then can harden in seconds, essentially becoming fast-acting glue that bonds over and over on demand.


For more information please access: http://articles.sae.org/15560/ 

​By using a unique aerodynamic design and a light structure made in Composite Materials, “Airfish 8” provides a fast maritime transportation with a fuel efficiency in a craft that can be docked like a boat and fly a few meters above the surface like a plane with an average cruise speed of 150 Km/h.
“Airfish 8”  is powered by a powerful V8 car engine that runs on gasoline, reducing drastically its costs if compared to traditional aviation fuel commonly used on aircrafts.

For more info access: http://www.wigetworks.com/airfish-8/
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With a big variety of Exhibitors and lectures about many subjects related to Composites, The congress itself proved to be very attractive for the South American Composites Industry.
The main goal of the congress was to show new solutions in raw materials, equipment, and auxiliary materials to produce products in composite materials, focusing on Thermoplastic, Thermoset and Polyurethane products.
During the Congress, participants had access to an extensive variety of Exhibitors that showed new solutions, information and technology to products made in Composite Materials.
 
For more Info, access: http://www.congresosudamericano.com.br/
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  According to Composites Manufacturing Magazine, it’s estimated that  per capita composite materials consumption in the United States in 2013 was approximately 7,2 kg (16 pounds), followed by Germany with approximately 3,9 kg (8.6 pounds), Brazil on the other hand, kept an average value of approximately 0,9 kg (1.9 pounds) according to ALMACO/Maxiquim, It is considered a very low score if compared to China, that leaded the BRIC’s per capita composite materials consumption in 2013 with approximately 2,1kg (4.8 pounds).
  But It doesn’t mean that the composites fever didn’t get to the Brazilian land, It means that due to the lack of knowledge and conscious people about the composite materials, plus the lack of professionals with engineering formation about this material, Its development has been too slow to keep following the other countries.   
 For that reason, companies that correctly invest in Composites technology and knowledge in Brazil, can have an opportunity to gain the upper hand in this sector, getting the best of both worlds in a small but promising market.