Light Composites partners with a leading medical manufacturer to bring a next-generation hip surgery product to market. Utilizing carbon fiber composites, which offer crucial radio translucency for imaging, the collaboration focused on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) to ensure affordability and high performance. This partnership exemplifies Light Composites' commitment to innovation and quality in medical manufacturing. Learn more about this successful collaboration on our Quality Page.
Light Composites has successfully achieved AS9100:D certification following a comprehensive audit of the full standard, which takes place every three years. This milestone, alongside our ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, highlights our dedication to quality in aerospace manufacturing. Our cutting-edge capabilities and innovative processes set industry standards, ensuring superior products and reliability for our clients. Learn more about this achievement on our Quality Page.
In 2024, the latest trends in composites manufacturing, such as high-performance resins, carbon fiber materials, and additive manufacturing, are transforming industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical devices. These innovations enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance, with technologies like digital twins and industrial automation leading the charge. Light Composites continues to leverage these advancements to provide cutting-edge solutions for diverse applications.
Despite higher interest rates increasing borrowing costs for manufacturers, the American manufacturing sector is booming, driven by reshoring projects and the high cost of freight from Asia. This resurgence underscores the need for future generations to learn vocational trades to stay competitive in a thriving, localized manufacturing economy.
