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Energy

New advancements in composites are redefining the energy industry. Composites help enable the use of wind and solar power and improve the efficiency of traditional energy suppliers.

NREL’s Focus on Sustainability Leads to 3D Printing of Thermoplastic Wind Blades

We have all seen the photos of retired wind blades in landfills, painting a powerful picture for those concerned with the environment and with energy production for the future. Researchers at...

Introducing RecyclableBlade, the World’s First Recyclable Wind Turbine Blade

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy took a big step towards achieving its stated goal of making wind turbines fully recyclable by 2040 by introducing what is known as the world’s first recyclable commercial...

GE Developing Controls to Support 12 MW Offshore Wind Turbines

Partnering with Glosten, a design and consulting firm in the marine industry, and PelaStar, developer of the tension-leg platform floating wind turbine foundation, GE is designing and developing controls to...

Continuous Composites 3D Printed Power Generator Components for Siemens Energy

The use of Continuous Composites’ proprietary Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) process allowed Siemens energy to replace a metallic generator component with a component built of composite materials. In...

Additive and Composite Manufacturing Wind Blade Technology Applied to Marine Energy Devices

The wind energy industry has succeeded in applying large-scale additive manufacturing technology to create complex blade mold sections that are made of traditional composite materials and can be bonded. The...

SABIC’s LNP™ COLORCOMP™ Compound Enhances Sandwich Structures in Wind Turbine Blades

As the wind energy market continues to grow and evolve new challenges must be addressed and overcome. Wind turbine blades are now larger than ever to boost energy creation capacity and the extra size must be...
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  • Lightweight Mercedes Benz Sets World Record for EV Travel on a Single Charge

  • Sustainable Surfboards Built of Upcycled Carbon Fiber and Bio-resin

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CCT Certification Programs

Interested in using composites in the wind and energy market? Learn more about certifications in the following areas:

  • Compression Molding
  • Open Molding
  • Instructor
  • Light Resin Transfer Molding
  • Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP)
  • Wind Blade Repair

Join a CGI Committee

ACMA's Composites Growth Initiative (CGI) committees promote and expand the use and understanding of composite materials. Join a CGI Committee related to wind and energy:

  • Green Composites Council
  • Corrosion Control Division
  • High Performance Council

ABOUT Composites Manufacturing

Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead. It includes timely coverage of core market segments, materials, processes and technical education plus topics such as sustainability, plant safety, operational efficiency and research advances. Subscribe to Composites Manufacturing Magazine.

ABOUT ACMA

The American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) is the world's largest trade group representing over 3,000 companies in the composites industry in North America alone. ACMA is recognized as the premier provider of composites industry educational resources through its CAMX show, conferences, and Certified Composites Technician (CCT®) program. It serves its members and the industry by providing strong, proactive leadership in growing the composites market and technical, legislative and regulatory affairs.

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