Opening Opportunities in Infrastructure

A decade ago, conversations about infrastructure mainly revolved around the need for additional funding to repair it. But those discussions have evolved, increasingly emphasizing the need for sustainability and resiliency […]

In Search of Solutions

While many companies have robust R&D facilities trying to solve problems, higher education provides significant contributions, performing 13% of all U.S. research and development in 2017, according to the National […]

Refrigerated Boxcar Benefits from FRP Floor

When the team at Dallas-based TrinityRail was pitched the idea of applying a weight-saving composite solution to its railcars, the first question was where to start. “We investigated four to […]

NREL’s Focus on Sustainability Leads to 3D Printing of Thermoplastic Wind Blades

We have all seen the photos of retired wind blades in landfills, painting a powerful picture for those concerned with the environment and with energy production for the future. Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with funding from […]

The Historic Infrastructure Bill Has Passed

What does the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Mean for the Composites Industry?   The dollar value, if not the market …

What does the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Mean for the Composites Industry?   The dollar value, if not the market …

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OSHA’s COVID standard requires vaccinations or regular testing plus masks

An OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), published in the November 5 Federal Register, aims to protect unvaccinated employees of large …

An OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), published in the November 5 Federal Register, aims to protect unvaccinated employees of large …

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Researchers Using Carbon Fiber to Convert Wastewater to Hydrogen for Electric Vehicles

Treating wastewater is a very energy intensive process, and it accounts for about 3% of energy use in the U.K. It is also a vital process as it removes pathogens and protects […]

New Bulletproof Material Made from Sustainable Composite Materials

Protection systems must find a balance between being lightweight and providing strength and safety in what can be life or death situations in strenuous environments. ExoTechnologies is also focused on working with sustainable materials while providing the crucial […]

Carbon Fiber Forged Wheels Can Be Produced in High Volume at Competitive Prices

Vision Composite Products selected IDI Composites’ Ultrium™ U660 for its carbon fiber forged wheels.  In order to survive harsh conditions, corrosion, and road hazards, automotive aftermarket wheels need to be strong and durable. To […]

Fiber-reinforced Composite Materials Used in Load Compartment of Mercedes Benz S-Class

The load compartment well in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class must safely accommodate the 48V on-board power supply battery. LANXESS’s Tepex dynalite continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials are now being used in place of metal to lightweight the structure by 30% while still handling the […]