CM Magazine

  • Research with Real World Impact

    In February 2023, the National Science Foundation launched the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, designed to encourage faster translation of university research into practical applications. That goal is embraced by […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Carbon Fiber: The Next Target for LFI

    For more than two decades, the long fiber injection (LFI) process has provided time, money and labor savings to manufacturers of glass fiber and polyurethane resin composite parts for markets […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing

    The Al Davis Memorial Torch in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is the world’s largest 3D-printed structure. The freestanding torch is made from 226 blocks of carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate thermoplastic […]
    November 19, 2024
  • What Am I Worried About?

    Composites manufacturers are better prepared to address customer demands for information on the climate and other environmental impacts associated with production and use of their products. Many have attended ACMA-sponsored […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Be Your Own Advocate: Host a Congressional Visit

    By the time this issue is published, the presidential election will be over, and we will once again see Washington change with a new president and a new Congress. This […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Explore Every Avenue for Talented Employees

    As I walked around the CAMX Exhibit Hall in San Diego in September, I was intrigued by all the new materials and processing technologies. But something else also stood out […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Composites Make Super Trucks

    Class 8 trucks are the workhorses of the freight sector. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), they haul 80% of U.S. goods and use 28 billion gallons of […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Striving for Sustainability in Transportation Infrastructure

    The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages 249 highways totaling more than 50,000 lane miles. It also oversees three state-supported Amtrak regional rail routes, as well as aviation facilities. The […]
    November 19, 2024
  • Staying Informed on Hot Industry Topics

    In June, two engineers from Bestbath attended ACMA’s Composites Sustainability Today event in Denver, where they learned about government policies, industry innovations, best practices and more. This information is invaluable […]
    July 31, 2024
  • ACMA Targets Statistics Flaws

    ACMA has launched a new initiative to update how the composites industry is counted. If successful, this initiative will help members quantify our benefit to the country and better track […]
    July 31, 2024

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