Digital Twin Drives Propeller Improvements

When U.K.-based Dowty Propellers, a GE Aviation subsidiary, began exploring propulsion designs that could meet next-generation aircrafts’ needs, it soon became clear that manufacturing processes would have to advance as […]

Covestro and Fairphone Collaborating on Sustainable Composite Smartphone Cases

Both Covestro and mobile phone manufacturer Fairphone have a focus on sustainability. The companies are collaborating on the use of fully and partly recycled thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) in the cases […]

The 16th World Pultrusion Conference Program will be postponed to 5-6 May 2022

The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) will postpone the 16th …

The EPTA – European Pultrusion Technology Association in cooperation with the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) will postpone the 16th …

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Programs Using Composites Will be Subject to “Buy America” Provisions  

EPA has released a list of agency programs providing federal funds to non-federal agencies that will be subject to Buy …

EPA has released a list of agency programs providing federal funds to non-federal agencies that will be subject to Buy …

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Climate Program Will Help Composites Manufacturers 

Responding to concerns that product and material selection decisions will increasingly be driven by consideration of climate impacts, ACMA is …

Responding to concerns that product and material selection decisions will increasingly be driven by consideration of climate impacts, ACMA is …

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New Pickleball Paddles Feature Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber Faces

Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with the net set to a height of 34 inches using a perforated plastic ball and composite or wooden paddles about twice the […]

A One-Person Flying Machine Made of Carbon Fiber is Now Available

Designers at Jetson wanted to create a personal eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) aerial vehicle available to consumers. Jetson ONE is the answer – a personal drone that […]

ACMA Will Host a New Spring Event Focused on Composite Materials and Sustainable Solutions with the Volkswagen Group

January 12, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) – the world’s largest composites industry trade group – …

January 12, 2022 (Arlington, VA) – The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) – the world’s largest composites industry trade group – …

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RML’s Short Wheelbase Car Features Carbon Composite Body

RML’s Short Wheelbase Car Zero will soon be tested and moved into production. The vehicle features a V12 engine and an innovative carbon composite body with styling based on the […]

Composite Components Being Used to Develop Wave Energy Converters for Barges

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in water environments. As aquaculture operations move further offshore and further from […]