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All the latest news for the Australian composites sector is on our news page. It covers innovation in product and processing across the sector, heartening industry stories, updates and news to keep you informed. Find stories such as this one on the Australian-owned tactical watercraft design and manufacturing company - the Whiskey Project Group Ltd.

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The Simbiant B600 built by BAC Technologies Pty Ltd

A multi-mission, heavy lift aerial test platform

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Issue 55 of the Connection Magazine

Needless to say, we wouldn’t be in business without chemical inputs and the suppliers and chemistry behind them. For these reasons, our first edition of the Connection Magazine for 2021 features stories on some of the companies that supply the Australian composites industry.

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Latest edition of the Connection Magazine

This edition of the magazine features startups, young companies which are embracing the bold challenge of bringing a new product or process to market. The companies, product offerings and entrepreneurial journeys confirm what we already know, which is that composites technology is a fertile medium for new products.

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Looking for carbon fibre?

Carbon fibre has been described as the world’s structural ‘wonder material’ and as the most defining material for 21st century manufacturing. Source carbon fibre manufacturing capabilities in the Composites Australia comprehensive Supplier's Guide

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Composites in infrastructure?

The Composites Australia Supplier's Guide lists companies that manufacture for the building and construction; and industrial and engineering sectors. While you're here, sort our News section to catch up on articles on recent composite installations.

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Did you know that Australia has the highest rate of pools per capita in the world?

Of the new inground pools built each year across Australia, 65 to 70 per cent are now made of fibreglass. In addition to large purpose-built factories, Australian pool manufacturers have built a sophisticated network of well-trained builders and solid dealer networks.

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Research and Development

Australian industry is fortunate to be served by a national network of R&D and testing agencies and Universities that advance the science and technology of composites materials across raw materials, manufacturing processes and end use products and applications.

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Sovereign capability in polymer solutions

Gel coats provide a magnificent flawless appearance and contribute to durability. A typical gel coat formula contains between 15 and 25 different components all of which have to work symbiotically. Learn more about the chemical inputs and high quality resins that create pure clarity, deep luster, and a brilliant shine.

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Marky Industries

Marky's silicon vacuum bag technology is a world-class reusable closed moulding system that streamlines composite part production. It is a smarter, greener and cost effective composite manufacturing process that helps protect the environment with the reduction in single use plastics and other consumable waste.

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Who we are

Composites Australia exists to increase awareness of the capabilities of the Australian composites industry and the adoption of composites technologies by Australian manufacturers, engineers and designers.

A member-based organisation, we connect and support the development of the industry and facilitate collaboration with researchers.

Composites Australia provides a forum for the industry to exchange information and promote the development of new markets for composite products.

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May 2020 edition of 'Connection' out now!

The official magazine of Composites Australia Inc., 'Connection' profiles the capabilities of the Australian composites sector whilst connecting manufacturers with markets, suppliers and research organisations.

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