Composites Manufacturing Magazine

Composites Manufacturing serves as the official magazine for the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Released every two months, it provides insightful evaluations of the current landscape in the composites sector along with in-depth discussions about future opportunities and challenges. The publication covers essential market segments, materials, processes, and technical education, as well as important issues like sustainability, workplace safety, operational efficiency, and advancements in research. Additionally, the magazine profiles notable individuals and pioneering companies within the composites industry. For those seeking more information, Composites Manufacturing Online offers special online content that complements the print version of the magazine.

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3D Printing System Developed for Low Gravity Environments

2 months ago | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

Photo by ActionVance on Unsplash3D Printing System Developed for Low Gravity Environments Kimberly Hoodin January 30, 2025 3D printing components in low-gravity environments has been considered a tremendous challenge for space missions. A team of researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering, under the leadership of Dr. Gilles Bailet, Lecturer in Space Technology, developed a system capable of producing parts and components in orbit.
Collier Aerospace’s HyperX Software Enhanced Nose Cone of Swift’s X-59 Aircraft

2 months ago | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

Photo by Kristina Paukshtite on PexelsCollier Aerospace’s HyperX Software Enhanced Nose Cone of Swift’s X-59 Aircraft Kimberly Hoodin January 27, 2025 As part of NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Technology (Quesst) mission, the X-59 aircraft from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is designed to address the issue of loud sonic booms produced by supersonic flight.
Composites Make Super Trucks

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

Class 8 trucks are the workhorses of the freight sector. According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), they haul 80% of U.S. goods and use 28 billion gallons of fuel annually, accounting for 22% of the country’s total transportation energy. As the trucking industry strives to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, GFRP structures are emerging as a key part of the solution. Trucks are typically built with stamped steel, aluminum or a metallic substructure.
Be Your Own Advocate: Host a Congressional Visit

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

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 professionals to reintroduce ourselves to our representatives, but only if we are proactive in reaching out. The ACMA government relations team is ready to assist you in setting up congressional visits to your company.
Carbon Fiber: The Next Target for LFI

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

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, agricultural and construction.
What Am I Worried About?

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

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. Others are participating in committees developing product category rules (PCR) for utility poles, rebar, industrial stairway and platforms and other products.
Explore Every Avenue for Talented Employees

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

Explore Every Avenue for Talented Employees Megan Multanen November 19, 2024 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 outside the U.S., traveling to CAMX from 50 different countries.
Research with Real World Impact

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

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 goal is embraced by many researchers in the composites field.
Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

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 thermoplastic printed by Dimensional Innovations (DI), a Kansas-based design, build and technology firm, on a Thermwood large scale additive manufacturing (LSAM) machine. Built in homage to the former NFL coach and owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, the torch stands 93 feet tall.
Striving for Sustainability in Transportation Infrastructure

Nov 19, 2024 | compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com | Cierra Johnson

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) manages 249 highways totaling more than 50,000 lane miles. It also oversees three state-supported Amtrak regional rail routes, as well as aviation facilities. The department’s mission is to build communities and improve lives with a “people first” approach that uses transportation as the conduit, said Chief Deputy Director Mike Keever during a featured session at CAMX 2024 on sustainability in transportation infrastructure.