Market 19 Wind energy Local situations notwith-standing, forecasts of continuing global growth 21 ROI The future of thermoplastic composites - an application roadmap 20 Research & Development 50 RTM RTM process monitoring by pressure sensors Hybrid structure Adhesive/embossing hybrid 52 joining process for ultra-lightweight CFRP/metal structures Technology & Innovations 57 60 Simulation 63 55 Polyurethane Core Material Major challenges for the polyurethane industry in the composite market Prediction of fibre microstructure in injection moulding using innovative simulation technology Honeycomb-based composites: strong, lightweight materials produced in high volumes at low cost 58 Advertisers 3A Composites p.27 Ashland p.18 Big Head Machining p.24 CNC Technics p.65 Dieffenbacher p.18 Emerald p.49 Evonik p.64 Glotech p.33 JEC Group Inner back cover, p.13 McClean Anderson Mikrosam 47 Will future cars be made of composites? Momentive p.24 p.57, 59 p.39 Saertex p.11 Selcom Inner front cover, p.25 Siemens TEI No91 August - September 2014 / Back Cover p.35 jec composites magazine 7