Working on the Water

When people think of the marine industry, they typically envision pleasure yachts. While  recreational boats dominate the market, there’s a less heralded segment that’s worthy of attention –...

Sustainability Starts with an LCA

Any sustainability project should start with a lifecycle assessment (LCA) no matter your objective – developing the environmental product declarations (EPDs) required for construction products, decarbonizing...

Innovators Should Consider R&D Tax Advantages

As ACMA members continue to make advancements in manufacturing and recycling composites, the benefits of innovation available under U.S. tax law should not be ignored. Federal tax law provides incentives for...

Beyond Basic Research

Nearly two-thirds of academic research and development dollars support basic research, according to a recent Science and Engineering Indicators report from the National Science Foundation. While basic research...

Automotive Innovations

During General Motors Composites Technology Days in August, ACMA members showcased breakthrough products to GM designers, engineers and decision makers. Here are a few of the solutions presented. Lattice...

Apartments Built with Interlocking Composite Blocks

A 96-unit, four-building apartment complex in West Palm Beach, Fla., is going up in record time – approximately eight weeks per building – thanks to a patented mineral composite fiber reinforced (MCFR)...