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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.

Hungarian manufacturer uses CEAD Robot Extruder to cut composite tooling time and cost.

This year’s 30 Innovation Award finalists representing 11 categories portray excellence in composites innovation and fruitful collaboration.

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

Increased attendance and exhibitors despite Irma, continued delivery of latest in composite technologies for marine industry.

Show producers said this decision was made after conversations with vendors and service providers, including confirmation there is no damage to the Tampa Convention Center.

Using composites to lightweight ships is gaining momentum. Several groups are available for materials and technology suppliers to join and help develop cost-effective solutions.

California-based Entropy Resins manufactures bio-based epoxy formulations for adhesive, coating, and composites applications.

Navy RHIB concept goes commercial in the new HydraSports Custom Sueños high-performance offshore fishing boat.

Arkema (Colombes, France), in addition to news of its collaboration with Polystrand (Englewood, CO, US), had as the centerpiece of its stand a complete carbon fiber sailboat hull made with the company’s trademarked Elium liquid thermoplastic resin.

Louisville gets the nod for the fourth year in 2013, but in 2014 IBEX returns to Florida by popular demand.