UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Processes raw carbon fiber in-line into tapes, rods and pellets, cutting the cost of composite semi-finished stock.
LicensingIn developmentUniversity
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Updated Sept 30, 2026
Composite materials and structures covers fiber-reinforced materials and the ways they are made, joined and inspected. On Halo, the solutions cover carbon fiber and polymer composites, non-destructive inspection and characterization, composites manufacturing facilities and centers, and structures for extreme environments. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Carbon fiber and polymer composites
UO
MS
Montana State University
Short aligned carbon fibers formable enough for deep-draw compression molding while holding strength and stiffness.
LicensingIn developmentUniversity
Functionalised graphene raises polymer strength, so less material carries the same structural load.
ConceptualStartup
Non-destructive inspection and characterization
UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Vision-based non-destructive inspection reads fiber directionality and residual stress on large components.
LicensingUniversity
UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Thermal digital image correlation maps fiber orientation and matrix-rich regions before and after cure.
LicensingUniversity
Johns Hopkins University
X-ray micro-CT with in-situ load frames characterizes microstructure while a material deforms.
Fee-for-service (full service)University
Composites manufacturing facilities and centers
UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
DOE-backed national institute for scaling advanced composites manufacturing.
University
UO
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Process development, prototyping and non-destructive evaluation for fiber-reinforced composites.
Fee-for-service (full service)University
UO
NSF industry/university center running pre-competitive research on joining and bonding composites.
University
Structures for extreme environments
Clemson University
Hybrid manufacturing integrates cooling channels into lightweight structural battery enclosures.
In developmentUniversity
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Composite materials and structures reaches from the fiber and the resin through to the finished part and its inspection. On Halo it spans four groups, including carbon fiber and polymer composites, non-destructive inspection and characterization, and composites manufacturing facilities and centers.
Stage of development. Work on composite materials and structures on Halo comes mostly from university programs. 33% of the solutions are in market. University of Tennessee, Knoxville has the most, followed by Montana State University. Sponsored research and co-development are the usual partnering routes, and about 31% of the solutions that state terms offer fee-for-service work.
Three trends in composite materials and structures on Halo
Lower-cost carbon fiber intermediates. Manufacturers are processing fiber into intermediate forms to bring composite stock cost down. One method runs raw carbon fiber in-line into tapes, rods and pellets (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). Another aligns short fibers so the material deep-draws while holding stiffness (Montana State University).
Non-destructive inspection of large parts. Inspection teams are reading fiber orientation and residual stress while the part stays whole. One vision system detects defects and material properties across large components (University of Tennessee, Knoxville). Another uses thermal digital image correlation to map fiber orientation before and after moulding (University of Tennessee, Knoxville).
Shared facilities for scale-up. Companies are using university centers to move composite work from lab to production. One institute, backed by the Department of Energy, drives composites manufacturing research and commercialization (IACMI). An NSF center runs pre-competitive research on joining and bonding composite and hybrid materials (CHMI).
395organizations
420solutions listed
82%from university labs
33%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are composite materials and structures?
A composite pairs a reinforcing fiber with a matrix that binds it, giving a part more stiffness per unit weight than either material alone. The field covers the fibers and resins themselves, the processes that lay them up and cure them, and the inspection methods that confirm a finished part is sound. Aerospace, automotive and wind energy manufacturers drive most of the demand.
What are examples of composite materials and structures?
Four examples of composite materials and structures on Halo include:
- Processes raw carbon fiber in-line into tapes, rods and pellets, cutting the cost of composite semi-finished stock. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
- Vision-based non-destructive inspection reads fiber directionality and residual stress on large components. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
- DOE-backed national institute for scaling advanced composites manufacturing. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
- Hybrid manufacturing integrates cooling channels into lightweight structural battery enclosures. (Clemson University)
What are the latest composite materials and structures innovations?
The most recently updated composite materials and structures on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing composite materials and structures?
There are 395 organizations with composite materials and structures on Halo, 60 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Montana State University, and Haydale. Most offer sponsored research or co-development. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find composite materials and structures research partners?
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