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Infused, fiberglass/polyester composite boat hulls have been built since the mid-1900s, expanding over time to include additional resins and foam cores. Composites continue to be a mainstay for various types of boats and luxury and racing yachts, and now include newer innovations such as carbon fiber precision hydrofoils and recycled carbon fiber or bio-based resins.

New orders expand as most US manufacturers experience year-end growth.

The overall Index showed double-digit growth for a third month in succession as future business expectations skyrocketed.

Mollicam (Merritt Island, Fla.) was one of the first companies to bring a practical method of automated pattern construction into the marine industry.

Leader in luxury yacht innovation commits to fossil fuel-less future

Naval architect Paul Bieker and Henderson Boat Co. team take this venerable marine racing class to a more affordable performance/cost combination.

From AFP hydrofoils to more efficient aircraft parts, Avel uses digital design, multiprocess production and a rule-breaking approach for complex 4D composites.

Adhesives supplier SCIGRIP (Durham, N.C.) sponsors the entry from Poland, dubbed the SCIGRIP Solar Boat, during the fifth Dong Energy Solar Challenge for boats, held June 28 to July 5, in The Netherlands.

Andre Cocquyt (GRPguru, Brunswick, Maine) renews his call to focus composites industry efforts on finishing and financing a comprehensive unitary composites education model at the national level.

The marine market took a big hit during the Recession, but it's been recovering since, and there are signs that carbon fiber might be leading the way.

Offshore wind projects around the world provide new opportunities for composites suppliers.