Wind Blades of a Different Stripe
Launched in September 2020, the ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project is led by French research center IRT Jules Verne, with partners that include resin manufacturer Arkema, R&D center CANOE, wind farm...
2023 State of the Industry Report
Companies that buckle up for a bumpy ride may cross the finish line in good positions. At first glance, the outlook for 2023 may appear bleak. Many economists envision a downturn in global gross domestic...
Pulling Power
Industry leaders, customers, OEMs and suppliers will gather at the North American Pultrusion Conference in Chicago in May to learn about the latest trends in pultrusion technology. In advance of the...
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...
