COMPOSITES is more than a huge networking event and a showcase of the latest technologies. It’s also a chance for individuals and companies to honor those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and Wednesday’s Awards Luncheon recognized some of those efforts. Cheryl Richards, Global Market Development Manager of Wind Energy... »

Research involving collaborations between universities and industry has remained steady over the past decade, but there are some who think those opportunities have room to expand. In an afternoon session titled Getting the Most Out of Collaborations with University Research, representatives from two research projects opined about the advantages of these arrangements. »

More consumers are asking for environmentally friendly product options, and so savvy manufacturers are creating and marketing new green products. A similar trend is growing in the building and construction industry, where an increasing number of architects and building designers are using sustainable materials and methods to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental... »

Keynote Speaker Mitt Romney encourages business owners to focus on hard work and ingenuity Keynote Speaker Mitt Romney encourages business owners to focus on hard work and ingenuity Keynote speaker and 2008 presidential candidate Mitt Romney drew chuckles and applause from COMPOSITES attendees yesterday. He explained that, at the moment, he prefers... »

ACMA President Monty Felix urged attendees at COMPOSITES to take advantage of the education and volunteer opportunities available. »

The current economic strife calls for cost efficient operations said Darren Bassett, operations manager for FormaShape, of Kelowna, B.C., Canada. In his presentation titled “Lean Manufacturing: the Path to Survival,” Bassett demonstrated how his company used the Japanese theory of Kaizen, or team-based continuous improvement, produce more product in less time, reduce... »