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  • Collins Aerospace Welding A KUKA robot welds two thermoplastic parts together. Photo Credit: Collins Aerospace, an RTX business

    Thermoplastic Composites: Potential and Pitfalls

    The thermoplastic composites market is expected to reach 5.17 million tons in 2026 and achieve a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.14% between 2026 and 2031, according to a […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Student workers from Técnico Solar Boat (TSB) vacuum infused the SG01 hull. Photo credit: Mel Composites

    Innovations in Sustainable Yacht Propulsion

    An experimental hydrofoil boat featuring a CFRP hull and propelled by hydrogen and solar power will be sailing the waters off the coast of Monte Carlo this July. The Sao […]
    April 28, 2026

  • Global Issues, Local Impact

    I repeatedly hear the same reasons from association members who are nervous about attending the ACMA Composites Fly-In in Washington, D.C. The truth is that there’s never been a more […]
    April 28, 2026

  • Message from the ACMA President & CEO

    Springtime in Washington, D.C., can be quite beautiful. As I write this, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the city is alive with activity. The historic10-day Artemis II […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Revolin Sports designs high-performance pickleball paddles made with bio-based composite materials. Photo Credit: Revolin Sports

    Planet-Friendly Pickleball Paddles

    When Hugh Davis began playing pickleball as a sophomore in high school, it didn’t take long for him to get hooked on the sport – and frustrated by so-called premium […]
    April 28, 2026
  • Tropicana Stadium opened the 2026 season with a new high-performance composite membrane roof. -Photo credit: ©Kailey Tracy

    New Stadium Roof Is a Big Hit

    The Tampa Bay Rays lost their home base at Tropicana Field in October 2024 when Hurricane Milton’s 120 mph winds shredded the stadium’s domed roof. Thanks to a new, high-performance […]
    April 28, 2026
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