See the Future of Composites in Seattle: Globe Machine at SAMPE 2026
The aerospace and defense sectors are hitting a critical inflection point. Demand for rapid deployment and mass savings is growing — and the traditional autoclave cycle is becoming a bottleneck. Globe Machine Manufacturing is bringing its RapidClave® composites manufacturing system to Seattle for SAMPE 2026, where we’ll show how out-of-autoclave production can meet flight-critical performance standards without sacrificing speed.
We’ve spent the last century building a reputation for reliability. Today, we’re leveraging that heritage to lead the OOA revolution.
Why the RapidClave® System is the New Standard
Our patented, production-proven RapidClave® system is designed to emulate or even improve upon traditional autoclave process conditions. By implementing evolutionary tooling and thermal management, we’ve unlocked:
- Faster Cycle Times: Significantly increased heating and cooling rates compared to traditional methods.
- Application Flexibility: Technology that has evolved from mid-volume automotive parts to low-volume, high-SKU-count aerostructures.
- Thermoplastic Empowerment: Our Seamer system and Thermoplastic Workcell (TPWC) enable high-volume adoption of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) tape, offering critical mass savings and improved physical performance.
See how it works: RapidClave Process Simulation
Innovation Through Collaboration
We provide a setting for confidential process innovation. Through our partnership with the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI), we’ve installed a RapidClave® system at the Composite Technology Center (CTC). This allows our clients to:
- Develop low-cost/high-performance tooling.
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Conduct material and method process development in a supported environment.
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Demonstrate specific applications with full engineering and strategic support from both Globe and UDRI experts
Connect with Globe at SAMPE Seattle
- Dates: April 27–30, 2026
- Location: Seattle, WA
Whether you are a material supplier seeking complementary product offerings or a converter of semi-finished materials, we invite you to brainstorm mechanized solutions that improve your operational safety and efficiency.
Contact Jim Martin, Director of Advanced Composites Equipment:
- Mobile: 518.369.5701
- Email: jimm@globemachine.com
- Learn more at: Advanced Composites – Globe Machine Manufacturing