Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Feb 22, 2024 · The U.S. economy did better than expected in 2023, avoiding a recession that many experts predicted. Inflation fell, jobs increased and manufacturing investments spiked. But if there’s a theme for 2024 it might be uncertainty due to several factors, including higher interest rates, sluggish global supply chain restructuring, and wars and political uncertainty throughout the …

About Composites Manufacturing Magazine. Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Feb 15, 2023 · 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 product accompanied by recessions in the United States and Europe. The Federal Reserve predicts a larger hike in interest rates […]

Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead.

May 24, 2024 · An Early Start . IACMI – The Composites Institute collaborated with industry, educators and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to develop InnoCrate, a series of STEM activity kits designed to expand the horizons of K-12 students while equipping them with foundational knowledge for careers in composites, CNC machining and metal casting.

Nov 19, 2024 · 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.

Feb 22, 2024 · Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has manufactured more than 40,000 nacelles for dozens of military and commercial aircraft programs. Building on that expertise, a team at the aerospace and defense supplier is working on the next generation of nacelles and other components for single-aisle aircraft featuring thermoplastic composites.

May 24, 2024 · Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead.