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2025 State of the Industry Report
In its annual Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey, Wolters Kluwer asks approximately 50 economic forecasters to provide projections for the year ahead. The consensus for 2025 predicts real gross domestic […]March 7, 2025
Pultrusion Solutions
When industry leaders, suppliers, OEMs and customers gather in downtown Chicago this May for the North American Pultrusion Conference (NAPC), they’ll discover what’s new in manufacturing, materials and markets. In […]March 7, 2025
Insights from the Greenbuild Conference
The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 12 – 15, 2024, in Philadelphia, provided valuable insights for composites manufacturers navigating the growing focus on sustainable construction. Key topics included […]March 7, 2025Fly-In Participation Fuels Our Work
As an ACMA member, you can play a vital role in shaping the policies and regulations that impact the composites industry, which spans almost every corner of the country. One […]March 7, 2025-
FRP Opens the Flood Gates on an Expanding Market
A decade ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installed demonstration wicket gates made from E-glass and vinyl ester resin in a sandwich panel construction on the Illinois River, […]March 7, 2025 -
Creating a 100-Year Landmark at Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame had two key maintenance requirements for the construction of its new campus landmark, Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza. The structure had to […]March 7, 2025 -
Offshore Wind Turbines Promise More Power
Wind turbines located in the deep ocean off U.S. shores could one day generate as much as 2.8 terawatts of energy, triple the amount needed to supply all the country’s […]March 7, 2025 Advocating for Family Businesses — and the Entire Composites Industry
I am proud to serve as co-CEO of a second-generation, family-owned business along with my brother, Jay Multanen. With a strong leadership team and dedicated employees, Bestbath has grown into […]February 27, 2025Pushing 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 20, 2024
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
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