ACMA Applauds Composites-Specific Investment and Innovation in the CHIPS and Science Act

ARLINGTON, VA, August 9, 2022 – President Biden signed H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act, which included composites-specific language …

ARLINGTON, VA, August 9, 2022 – President Biden signed H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act, which included composites-specific language …

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Airbus Zephyr Drone Sets Record for Uncrewed Flight Duration

The Zephyr drone, developed by Airbus in collaboration with the U.S. Army, is the first of its kind high-altitude Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Built to be adaptable and long-lasting in […]

Understanding Fire Codes – Part 2

In the spring issue of Composites Manufacturing, I described how fire codes are developed and enforced. In this column, we’ll look at specific codes that may be important to composites […]

Utility Poles that Can Beat the Heat

Wildfires burned more than 2.5 million acres of land in California in 2021 and, with high heat and record drought in the forecast, the state could be facing similar losses […]

Positioning Composites in Automotive Production

As the automotive product landscape continues to change in multiple directions, business cases and market entry points for materials also change. Depending on the automaker, engineering team and even the […]

Making Composites the Sustainable Material of Choice

Climate change and its effects are a frequent topic in the news media, but the coverage isn’t merely theoretical. Companies are under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable business practices. If […]

Biocomposites in Wind Energy

The world’s increasing reliance on wind energy has spurred demand for wind turbines and the giant blades that power them. But meeting those market needs has been difficult due to […]

An Innovator’s Insight into Aviation

Linden S. Blue is an aviation pioneer. He and his brother Neal were dubbed “the Flying Blue brothers” and depicted on the April 8, 1957, cover of Life Magazine as […]

UMaine Constructing a Prototype House of Affordable 3D-printed Sustainable Composite Materials

The world’s largest polymer 3D printer is housed at the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). Researchers at the center are now working to use the printer […]

Evari 856 Commuter E-bike is Lightweight and Sturdy Thanks to Carbon Fiber Frame

Evari, a mobility start-up company in the U.K., operates on three core principles of innovation, detailed design, and rider engagement with a focus on products and production techniques creating a […]