Advanced Composite Manufacturing: Trends and Challenges

This lecture covers the latest trends and challenges in advanced composite manufacturing, including the evolution of materials, process modeling, recycling efforts, and integration of new technologies like shape memory alloys and additive manufacturing. The instructor discusses ongoing research on high-performance materials, sustainable composites, and functional enhancements, emphasizing the need for improved analysis tools and automation. Various case studies are presented, showcasing the industry's growth and the increasing demand for cost-effective, reliable composite solutions.