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  • Collins Aerospace Welding A KUKA robot welds two thermoplastic parts together. Photo Credit: Collins Aerospace, an RTX business

    Thermoplastic Composites: Potential and Pitfalls

    The thermoplastic composites market is expected to reach 5.17 million tons in 2026 and achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.14% between 2026 and 2031, according to a […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Student workers from Técnico Solar Boat (TSB) vacuum infused the SG01 hull. Photo credit: Mel Composites

    Innovations in Sustainable Yacht Propulsion

    An experimental hydrofoil boat featuring a CFRP hull and propelled by hydrogen and solar power will be sailing the waters off the coast of Monte Carlo this July. The Sao […]
    April 28, 2026

  • Global Issues, Local Impact

    I repeatedly hear the same reasons from association members who are nervous about attending the ACMA Composites Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The truth is that there’s never been a more […]
    April 28, 2026

  • Message from the ACMA President & CEO

    Springtime in Washington, D.C., can be quite beautiful. As I write this, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the city is alive with activity. The historic10-day Artemis II […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Revolin Sports designs high-performance pickleball paddles made with bio-based composite materials. Photo Credit: Revolin Sports

    Planet-Friendly Pickleball Paddles

    When Hugh Davis began playing pickleball as a sophomore in high school, it didn’t take long for him to get hooked on the sport – and frustrated by so-called premium […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Tropicana Stadium opened the 2026 season with a new high-performance composite membrane roof. -Photo credit: ©Kailey Tracy

    New Stadium Roof Is a Big Hit

    The Tampa Bay Rays lost their home base at Tropicana Field in October 2024 when Hurricane Milton’s 120 mph winds shredded the stadium’s domed roof. Thanks to a new, high-performance […]
    April 28, 2026

  • 2026 State of the Industry Report

    As the new year begins, ACMA continues to deliver timely market intelligence reports, enabling members to evaluate the composites industry’s performance and see how their own companies compare. Composites Manufacturing […]
    February 3, 2026
  • The X-BRIDGE project’s demonstration bridge may contain FRP composite tub girders like those used in the Grist Mill Bridge on U.S. Route 1A in Maine based on research by UMaine’s Advanced Structures & Composites Center. Photo Credit: UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center

    Speeding Composite Bridge Adoption

    The X-BRIDGE project’s demonstration bridge may contain FRP composite tub girders like those used in the Grist Mill Bridge on U.S. Route 1A in Maine based on research by UMaine’s Advanced Structures & Composites Center. Photo Credit: UMaine Advanced Structures & Composites Center
    February 3, 2026

  • Message from the ACMA President & CEO

    As we begin a new year, I wanted to connect with the ACMA community and offer a few ideas for how ACMA can help achieve the professional and organizational growth […]
    February 3, 2026

  • GFRP Tanks Stand the Test of Time

    Landfill storage tanks are built tough to withstand corrosion from the toxic materials they contain. Leachate, a highly corrosive liquid formed when rainwater moves through the landfill’s refuse, is particularly […]
    February 3, 2026
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