Composites Manufacturing

10/04/2025

What’s ahead for in 2025? Our annual State of the Industry report offers expert insight on trends, challenges, and growth opportunities across key markets and materials. Read the full article in the latest issue of Composites Manufacturing magazine:

07/04/2025

The Winter '25 issue of Composites Manufacturing magazine is online! Flip through the pages digitally and explore the latest stories, insights, and innovations shaping the composites industry.

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13/01/2025

What challenges lie ahead for in ? John Schweitzer shares his perspective in Composites Manufacturing:

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 ACMA-sponsored tutorials on sustainability, lifecycle assessment (LCA) and related topics.....

09/01/2025

Caltrans is building a greener future with sustainable infrastructure and innovative applications. Find out how they’re making an impact:

The Tower Bridge, a vertical lift bridge over the Sacramento River, was retrofitted with an FRP cantilevered pedestrian walkway.

06/01/2025

Class 8 trucks haul 80% of U.S. goods, using 28 billion gallons of fuel annually. As the trucking industry works to boost fuel efficiency and cut emissions, composites like GFRP are stepping up. In the International® SuperTruck II project, components improved aerodynamic efficiency by 58% and fuel efficiency by 20%. Learn how are transforming the freight sector in Composites Manufacturing:

The International® SuperTruck II features more the 45 composite parts.

03/01/2025

Could Long Fiber Injection revolutionize production? Find out how researchers are tackling this challenge in Composites Manufacturing:

Researchers hope to adapt low-cost technology for production of high-performance CFRP composites.

19/12/2024

With a new president and Congress taking office, now is the perfect time for composites professionals to strengthen connections with lawmakers. Congressional visits to manufacturing facilities can spotlight your innovations, address policy challenges, and build relationships that support the growth of our industry. ACMA’s government relations team is here to help you prepare and navigate these opportunities. Learn more about setting up a visit in the latest CM magazaine article by ACMA's Dan Neumann:

Congressman Jim Himes, second from left, toured Axel Plastics and met with employees and three generations of the Axel family.

27/11/2024

The composites industry is evolving, and so is its workforce. In her latest message for Composites Manufacturing, ACMA Board Chair Megan Multanen reflects on the diversity and innovation showcased at CAMX 2024 and shares strategies for attracting and supporting the next generation of professionals. From expanding technical training to offering forward-thinking benefits, explore her insights on building a stronger, more inclusive workforce:

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 composites and advanced materials industry. Nearly 18% of conference attendees were from outs...

20/11/2024

The newest issue of Composites Manufacturing Magazine is here! Explore advancements in large-scale additive manufacturing, sustainability, and transportation and infrastructure applications. Read the digital version now:

07/10/2024

V Frames in Germany is taking e-bike innovation to the next level with carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) frames. By using water-assisted injection molding (WAIM), they're cutting the by 68% compared to traditional aluminum frames. Ready to see how they're redefining the ride? Read more about the technology here: https://hubs.la/Q02Sl7DD0

As the market for environmentally friendly electric bikes grows, V Frames of Saalfeld, Germany, is using water-assisted injection molding (WAIM) to produce carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) e-bike frames that break from the usual aluminum frames made in Asia and provide a 68% smaller car...

27/09/2024

State DOTs are fully committed to reducing the climate impact of , investing in staff and tools to evaluate emissions. As the industry gears up to meet sustainability goals, ACMA's upcoming + Generator will play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality data and transparent methods for EPDs in construction projects.

Read more in this column by ACMA's VP, EH&S and Sustainability, John Schweitzer: https://hubs.ly/Q02Rm5Q80

This summer, I’ve spent several days with groups of state DOT engineers, university faculty, trade association staff and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) program managers, watching as they presented and discussed ideas for quantifying and redu...