Construction

Nanomaterials

Acciona Construction participates in EU-funded project for accelerating nanomaterials production

Among LEE-BED project objectives, Acciona plans to embed nanomaterial-enabled wireless sensors into pultruded composite building elements.

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Automotive

ACMA appoints interim president

Kevin Barnett will serve as interim president of the American Composites Manufacturers Association until a permanent candidate is selected.

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Sustainability

ATL Composites celebrates 40-year anniversary

Looking ahead, the Australia-based company to translate its marine composites experience into new markets.

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Medical

U.S. Families First Coronavirus Response Act offers paid sick leave, COVID-19 testing

For eligible U.S. employees, the newly signed law will reportedly provide emergency paid sick leave, family medical leave and other measures.

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Economics

Composites Index contracts on weak backlogs

For February 2020, the Composites Index contracted slightly with a reading of 49.7.

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Construction

TFP announces new application for Tecnofire in composite utility poles

Utility poles incorporating Tecnofire intumescent nonwovens passed fire tests without significant structural loss.

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Automotive

Study suggests COVID-19 supply chain effects

More than 80% of surveyed companies believe that their organization will experience some impact because of COVID-19 disruptions.

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Infrastructure

FRP chosen for New York pedestrian bridge as part of 9/11 rebuild project

The West Thames pedestrian bridge comprises FiberSPAN fiber-reinforced polymer decking from Composite Advantage.

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Electronics

Researchers explore biomimetic approach for making adhesives tougher

A team from Purdue University takes inspiration from sea creatures to produce stronger adhesives with weaker bonds.

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