GFRP Graphene Pools Debut Down Under

Australia’s Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT) recently introduced the world’s first commercial range of graphene enhanced GFRP swimming pools. Graphene Nano-Tech pools, which the company says are lighter, stronger and more […]

Composite Bridge Breaks New Ground

With the successful installation of a composite arch highway bridge near Duvall, Wash. – the first of its kind on the West Coast – the Washington State Department of Transportation […]

Museum Dedicated to Carbon Fiber Being Built of… Carbon Fiber

The new MAE Museum in Piacenza, Italy, developed for carbon fiber specialist MAE, is an exhibition space dedicated to carbon fiber. Designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and architect Italo Rota, a considerable portion of the museum will also be built of […]

Cranking Up the Speed

Aircraft manufacturers are going to be very busy over the next two decades, and the thermoplastic composites industry is positioning itself to take full advantage of the opportunity. By 2039, […]

A Primer Non-Halogen Fire Retardant Resins

Market demand for flame-retardant (FR) products is on the rise, with an expected compound annual growth rate of 3.6% by 2027, according to market research firm Grand View Research. Industries […]

Committed to Innovation

The Midwest earned the nickname “America’s Heartland” in part because of its crucial role in the nation’s manufacturing industry. So perhaps it’s no surprise that ACMA’s incoming chair of the […]

The Industrial Revolution

Manufacturers that are watching the Industry 4.0 movement from the sidelines should take note: the time to transform is now. Companies of all sizes can benefit by integrating digital information […]

ACMA Announces Upcoming Thermoplastic Composites Conference

July 27, 2021 (Arlington, VA) – On March 22 – 24, 2022, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) will host …

July 27, 2021 (Arlington, VA) – On March 22 – 24, 2022, the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) will host …

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Driven by a Vision

Several years ago, General Motors’ CEO Mary Barra outlined the company’s vision for zero crashes, zero congestion and zero emissions. GM is developing and rolling out various technologies related to […]

Senate aims a lot more money at infrastructure

The dollar value, if not the market share, of composite products used for transportation, energy and water infrastructure will get a big boost …

The dollar value, if not the market share, of composite products used for transportation, energy and water infrastructure will get a big boost …

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