Autoneum Introduced Composite Battery Lid Prototype for Modern BEVs

Autoneum is advancing battery protection for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with a portfolio of lightweight composite solutions that enhance safety, thermal management, and efficiency. The company’s new battery lid serves […]

HUD Request for Information for Build America, Buy America Housing Products

In a June 18th Federal Register notice, HUD announced that they were seeking public input in support of Build America, Buy America Act. HUD is seeking information on the availability of domestically manufactured items […]

OSHA Updates Workplace Heat Directive

OSHA’s revised heat hazards directive identifies 55 high-risk industries and now includes plastic product manufacturing (NAICS Code – 3261), and prioritizes inspections during complaints, heat index days above 80°F, or heat-related weather alerts. Inspectors […]

HUD Proposed Rule Would Change Definition of “Manufactured Home”

HUD has proposed changing the definition of “manufactured home” so only the lowest transportable level of a multistory manufactured home must be built on a permanent chassis. Upper-floor sections would […]

AV Developing Ceramic Matrix Composites for U.S. Defense Applications

AeroVironment (AV) secured a $20 million, 39-month Ceramics Advanced Materials and Processes (CAMP) contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Materials and Manufacturing Directorate to advance next-generation ceramic and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]