CAMX 2018: Big changes coming
3D printing goes thermoset, pultrusion aims at automotive, a polyester resin with Tg>250°C and much more from the Dallas exhibit floor.

IBEX 2018: Growth, 3D printing and thermoplastic composites in the marine industry
Sustainability was the fourth trend, including recycling end-of-life fiberglass boats.

US styrene-reduction mandates: Go or no-go?
Legislative changes are slow in coming, but technology forges ahead.

Composites Pavilion at AIA 2018
New composite products for architecture/construction and student designs innovate how composites can be used.

Low weight on the high seas
A new, award-winning composite shipbuilding material saves fuel, increases car shipping capacity.

Advances in Wind Energy workshop registration opens
Two-day workshop from Composites One and the Closed Mold Alliance and IACMI explores advanced materials, manufacturing processes and repair techniques for wind energy applications.

Additive manufacturing: Big and going commercial
A demonstration of large-format 3D printing delivers parts for an excavator cab, from CAD data to ready for assembly, in only five hours.

Composite fendering piles fit the bill
Composites replace wood in New Jersey marine fender project.

CAMX 2017: Highlights from the floor
3D printing and nanotechnology developments promise to cut time and cost in composite structures production while recycling and sustainability continue to grow in importance.

Polynt-Reichhold reorganizes distribution for coating resins
Distribution will be handled by L.V. Lomas, IMCD US, TCR Industries, Nexeo Solutions and Brenntag.

Plant Tour: FiberCore Europe, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
From debond-proof bridges to cost-saving infrastructure rehab, InfraCore technology is establishing composites as the fourth major construction material.

Do we need a new definition for SMC?
Side story to SMC: Old dog, more tricks.

SMC: Old dog, more tricks
In the sheet molding compound renaissance, the advent of new resins and compounds are broadening the definition and application of this versatile family of composites.

Polynt, Reichhold complete merger
The new Polynt-Reichhold is a global company in the intermediates, coating and composite resins, thermoset compounds, gel-coats and niche specialties.

Composites in Class A body panels: Evolution continues
Low-density SMCs lead the way as fiber-reinforced polymers make headway in auto components that must please the eye.

CAMX 2016 Show Report
The 3rd annual joint ACMA/SAMPE-sponsored trade event comes to Anaheim with an exhibition and conference program attractive to professionals across the composites world.

Pending Reichhold-Polynt marriage means change for resins segment
The 50:50 merger of Reichhold and Polynt, which is expected to be done by the end of the year, marks substantial consolidation in the composites supply chain.

Bang & Bonsomer to begin gel coat production in Finland
This investment will allow Bang & Bonsomer to manufacture and sell the Polycor QuickMix gel coats supplied by Polynt Composites (Carpentersville, IL, US).