Research with Real World Impact
In February 2023, the National Science Foundation launched the Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, designed to encourage faster translation of university research into practical applications. That...
Carbon Fiber: The Next Target for LFI
For more than two decades, the long fiber injection (LFI) process has provided time, money and labor savings to manufacturers of glass fiber and polyurethane resin composite parts for markets such as transit,...
Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing
The Al Davis Memorial Torch in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is the world’s largest 3D-printed structure. The freestanding torch is made from 226 blocks of carbon fiber-reinforced polycarbonate...
What Am I Worried About?
Composites manufacturers are better prepared to address customer demands for information on the climate and other environmental impacts associated with production and use of their products. Many have attended...
Be Your Own Advocate: Host a Congressional Visit
By the time this issue is published, the presidential election will be over, and we will once again see Washington change with a new president and a new Congress. This provides an opportunity for composites...
Explore Every Avenue for Talented Employees
As I walked around the CAMX Exhibit Hall in San Diego in September, I was intrigued by all the new materials and processing technologies. But something else also stood out – the diversity of people in the...
