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...
Revolutionary 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...
Our 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...
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 this...
Eye-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 years, however,...
AI 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...
