Optimism in 2023? You Bet!
When I walked the exhibit hall at CAMX 2022 in Anaheim, Calif., and talked to industry professionals at networking events, I was pleasantly surprised at the overall optimistic outlook. A lot of...
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 this...
A 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...
A 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 in Sweden....
Educating and Engaging End Users in Construction and Infrastructure
ACMA’s Composites Tech Days provide a unique opportunity for members to engage with end users in key markets. This spring, the association will host the Construction/Infrastructure Composites Tech Days on...
Royal 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 (MST...
