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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.

Once known only as a toolmaker, Janicki offers unique precision, production capability and problem solving as it pioneers leading-edge composites technology.

No longer dependent only on their green credentials, some suppliers of bio-based fibers and resins are competing on price and performance.

On the market for more than 40 years, composite musical instruments have advanced from a novelty to critical acclaim.

Hand layup of reinforced epoxy yields hybrid luxury powerboat/offshore racer.

As resin infusion continues to infiltrate composites, fabricators across the market spectrum drive materials and process developments in pursuit of process control.

Volvo Penta's Ocean Series brings vinyl ester composites to the powertrain end of the boat.

Thermoformed outer shell for molded fiberglass cuts emissions and provides a stronger, more durable, nearly Class A finish.

Hands-on programs are aimed at younger students by educators hoping to prevent shortages of composites technicians and engineers.

There are numerous methods for fabricating composite components. Selection of a method for a particular part, therefore, will depend on the materials, the part design and end-use or application. Here's a guide to selection.

Computer-controlled robots spray preforms directly into the part tool, a running start for closed molding.