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ple spla metallic structure. A manufacturing process is then developed to assemble the considered structural con-figurations using composite materials. The novel process developed is described as applied to the man-curren of innovative structural concepts by possibly embedding micro actuators and sensors for the development of smart morphing structures [4]. This paper investigates themorphing properties of a novel chiral composite structural network that can be manufactured by assem-bling thin carbon/epoxy or glass/epoxy composite laminates. Chiral tial benefits offered by chiral-core airfoils, andmotivate the need for an effectivemanufacturing process that allows the use of composite materials. The design flexibility and the higher elastic limits of most composite materials have in fact the potential to significantly en-hance the de-cambering capabilities of the airfoil, while providing practical relevance to the concept. Numerical investigations performed as part of this study assess the response of an airfoil hosting a composite chiral structure. In addition, novel manufacturing techniques are developed to experi-mentally validate bothmechanics and kinematics of the considered cellular configuration. The produced components are subjected t