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ACMA’s Plan to Lead the Way on Sustainability in Composites
Welcome to the debut of a new Composites Manufacturing magazine column – Focus on Sustainability. As ACMA’s vice president of EH&S (environment, health and safety) and sustainability, I will use […]February 15, 2023A New Year Brings New Strategy for Biden Administration’s Commitment to “Green”
In 2023, composites will remain a solution to many of the problems Washington is looking to address. This includes providing components for green energy and hydrogen programs, lightweighting and electric […]February 15, 2023A Cure for Aging Pipelines
Early last fall, the E.ON Group, one of Europe’s largest operators of energy infrastructure and networks, discovered a leak in a pipeline under railroad tracks close to the Ӧrebro station […]February 15, 2023Royal Navy Upgrades Patrol Boats
The British Royal Navy recently replaced two steel Gibraltar Squadron patrol boats with GFRP ones. The 19-meter HMS Cutlass and HMS Dagger, which were manufactured by Marine Specialised Technology Group […]November 11, 2022Revolutionary Research
Universities play a pivotal role in research and development. In 2020, academic institutions spent $86.4 billion on R&D, according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. Some of […]November 11, 2022Our Industry Is on the Rise
If there’s been one constant in my 35-plus years in the polymer industry, it’s change. Composite materials, technologies and manufacturing processes are continually evolving. That was abundantly evident on the […]November 11, 2022
Fifth Wheel’s CFRP Beam Mitigates Rollovers
Rollovers contribute to approximately half of all large truck fatalities, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, so any measure that a truck component manufacturer can take to mitigate […]November 11, 2022Eye-Catching Architecture
Figuring out the best way to construct an architect’s design can be challenging for contractors, who may be limited by traditional building materials like concrete, steel and wood. In recent […]November 11, 2022AI Applications Move Mainstream
Larger companies usually lead new technology adoption because they have the necessary hardware and software budgets. But the advent of cloud computing is a game-changer for small to medium-sized organizations. […]November 11, 2022
Additive Manufacturing with 3D Thermoset Print Media
During the last decade, 3D printing utilizing printable polymers has gained traction. This column will cover pivotal advancements in additive manufacturing, as well as differences between thermoplastic and thermoset technologies […]November 11, 2022
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