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CAMX celebrates 10 years of innovation, growth in San Diego

The 2024 event saw an 11% increase in attendee traffic and exhibitor registration, supported by a comprehensive lineup of speakers, content and networking opportunities.

Technical paper abstracts are still open for SAMPE 2025

The Sept. 15 deadline to apply is quickly approaching. SAMPE is calling for industry expert technical paper and ITAR abstract submissions for next May.

Celebrating 10 years of CAMX

In the years since its establishment, CAMX has a lot to offer industry, merging industry segments and trends with a variety of networking and educational opportunities to provide a comprehensive platform that everyone can benefit from.

Episode 46: CAMX celebrates 10 years

CW’s Scott Francis interviews Cindy Squires, president/CEO, ACMA and Rebekah Stacha, CEO of SAMPE. They take a look back at the industry’s evolution the last 10 years, the opportunities CAMX will be providing to attendees and much more.

SAMPE Europe welcomes Tamara Blanco as vice president

Female vice president for 2024-2026 brings extensive background in composite materials, including with her current position as Airbus’ multifunctional composites expert.

Getting ready for CAMX 2024

The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo’s 10th anniversary trade show and conference will be held in San Diego from Sept. 9-12, 2024.

SAMPE announces 2024-2025 cabinet and directors members

Global executive cabinet and board of directors supports composites industry through companies, organizations and university representation.

Achieving composites innovation through collaboration

Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo delivered an inspirational keynote at SAMPE 2024, highlighting the significant role of composite materials in emerging technologies and encouraging broader collaboration within the manufacturing community.

SAMPE North America reveals 2025 leadership team

Global impact and innovation goals for the advanced materials sector are being prioritized with a new executive cabinet, past president representative and directors.

SAMPE North America announces 2025 conference location

Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as the 2025 conference’s location for the area’s strong ties to automotive and aerospace manufacturing activities and modern conveniences.

SAMPE Foundation seeks nominations for high school STEM program

New program seeks to embed composite materials education in high school STEM programs, and inspire students to pursue further studies in advanced materials. Deadline is Sept. 1, 2024.

SAMPE 2024 Conference & Expo announces keynote speaker

The advanced materials organization welcomes Stephen Heinz, vice president of R&I for Syensqo’s Composite Materials Division to kick off the May 20-23 event in Long Beach, California.

UAMMI partners with AUVSI to promote advanced materials in AAM

A free, four-part educational series aims to bring awareness of composite materials’ advantages to the uncrewed systems and autonomy community.

Longtime composites leader Scott Beckwith passes away at age 82

Dr. Scott Williams Beckwith held a distinguished and well-respected career in composites, serving nearly 50 years at SAMPE in addition to forming his own composites consulting company.

SAMPE nomination awards are open until Feb. 15th

Industry has the opportunity to honor individuals or chapters that have demonstrated excellence, commitment and innovation to the composites community.

SAMPE Europe 2024 calls for technical paper abstracts

The in-person event, taking place in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from Sept. 24-26, 2024, is accepting abstracts for technical papers and PowerPoints, due by March 1.

CAMX 2023 wraps up in Atlanta

A look back on this year’s North American composites expo shows record exhibitor numbers, positive turnout and a successful, comprehensive program.

SAMPE announces 2023 George Lubin Memorial Award recipient

Leonard Poveromo has been chosen for his technical contributions to composite material and process advancements.

SAMPE launches new report on the state of the technology industry

The inaugural release of SoTIR, in conjunction with a free summer webinar series, summarizes the latest composite and advanced materials industry advancements and trends.

Celebrating National Composites Week

August 21-25, 2023 is National Composites Week. This year’s theme is “Composites Are Now,” recognizing the ways composites are shaping the world today.

Composite test methods (and specifications) for fiber-reinforced concrete structures

While initially focused on transitioning existing standards published by the American Concrete Institute, the relatively new ASTM Subcommittee D30.10 is developing new standardized test methods and material specifications for FRP composites.

Plant tour: Airtech International, Springfield, Tenn., U.S.

Fifty years of supplying materials for composites manufacturing includes custom fabrication and now aims to advance 3D-printed tooling, parts and new resins.

SAMPE names Rebekah Stacha as CEO

Stacha, who has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and operations management, will be SAMPE’s first woman CEO in the organization’s 79-year history.

AnalySwift sponsors SAMPE 2023 Student Bridge and Fuselage Contests

The annual competitions offer students the opportunity to design, build and test composite structures with free access to VABs and SwiftComp composite simulation software.

SAMPE 2023 Conference and Expo reveals opening keynote

Electra.aero Founder and CEO John S. Langford will present “Hybrid-Electric Airplanes with Human, Gas Turbine and Fusion Power” at the Seattle event on April 17-20.

SAMPE announces 2023 Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum

The annual two-day Forum brings together industry leaders, offering comprehensive panel discussions and presentations and facility tours from Jan. 25-26, 2023 in Huntington Beach, Calif., U.S.

SAMPE North America announces CEO departure

Current SAMPE North America CEO, Zane Clark, is departing the organization on Dec. 14 to pursue a new opportunity with SEMA.

Tygavac Advanced Materials changes name to Airtech Advanced Materials UK

The name change to Airtech’s U.K. division, effective immediately, more clearly displays the group’s global capabilities in vacuum bagging, composite tooling solutions.

SAMPE North America seeks active volunteers for technical committees

The global professional member society encourages SAMPE members and non-members who are interested in actively engaging, sharing expertise and networking to develop advanced technological solutions.

SAMPE Conference keynote emphasizes importance of advancing composite technologies, partnerships

Wabash CEO, Brent Yeagy, features the company’s partnership with Structural Composites and Composite Applications Group in the discussion of advancements in the transportation industry.

SAMPE North America announces 2022-2023 election results

SAMPE announces the North American officers and global representatives who will assume their position July 1, 2022.

SAMPE North America mourns longtime leader, industry icon, George Epstein

Epstein left behind a legacy in structural adhesives in the composites industry. In lieu of flowers, donations may be contributed to the Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship Fund.

People in Composites: March 2022

Trelleborg, Lockheed Martin, Volocopter, Boom Supersonic and others announce updates to company personnel.

Submit your CAMX 2022 abstracts by March 1

Abstracts for Technical Papers and Education Sessions are still being accepted for the Oct. 17-20, 2022 conference in Anaheim, California.

SAMPE’s new CTO, Raj Manchanda: CW Trending Episode 6

SAMPE’s new chief technology officer, Raj Manchanda, talks to CW’s editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan about taking the technical reigns at the composites industry’s most technologically intense organization. Manchanda also talks about his path to SAMPE and the upcoming SAMPE Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum, Jan. 26-27 in Huntington Beach, Calif., U.S.

SAMPE North America to host Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum

The Jan. 26-27, 2022, conference held in Huntington Beach, Calif., convenes composites stakeholders from a variety of end markets to address the industrialization of composites manufacturing.

SAMPE 2022 has extended abstract deadlines to Nov. 8, 2021

The May 23-26, 2022 conference held in Charlotte, N.C., is focusing on 12 important areas in the composites industry.

IACMI Members Meeting reconnects members, discusses road ahead

Oct. 5-7 in Detroit, Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) members presented automotive R&D and discussed industry trends.

Boeing, SAMPE renew ongoing partnership providing opportunities to more than 400 members

Partnership focuses on connecting Boeing experts with students and trainees, increasing access to education, accelerating skills development and enriching educational experiences.

SAMPE recognizes 2021 Fellows

SAMPE Fellows Class of 2021 include George Hansen, James Mazza and Ranji Vaidyanathan for their service as advisors in all facets of the SAMPE society and its membership.

SAMPE announces 2021 George Lubin Award recipient

Dr. Clement Hiel earns SAMPE’s highest honor award for his significant materials and processes achievements in the composites industry.

SAMPE announces 2021 Mort Kushner Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

Robert “Bob” Griffiths has been recognized for 40 years of exceptional service to SAMPE.

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview

The composites industry is gearing up for CAMX 2021 in Dallas, Texas, the first in-person major trade event in more than two years.

SAMPE names 2021 Young Professional of the Year, North American Award winners

Young Professional of the Year award recognizes the achievements of those who have graduated from university and are under the age of 35. North American Award winners reflect those who have succeeded in delivering on SAMPE’s mission.

The end is in sight for COVID-19: What comes next for the composites industry?

While the industry returns to some semblance of normality, a pre-pandemic “business as usual” does not seem likely. Dale Brosius ponders some of the questions that need to be faced.

University of Delaware calls for 2021 Medal of Excellence in Composite Materials nominations

Award recognizes individuals who have actively contributed to the field of composites through leadership, scholarly and education endeavors, inventions and/or economic enterprises. Deadline is July 25.

SAMPE announces neXus keynote speaker

Colleen Pritchett, president of the Americas Aerospace and Global Fibers business at Hexcel, will be delivering her keynote speech, “The Future of Composites and Hexcel’s Vision for the Industry,” at the SAMPE neXus event July 29.

SAMPE calls for presentations for 2022 innovation forum

The SAMPE Materials Innovation & Advanced Technology Leadership Forum will be held in early 2022 and focus on automation, high-rate manufacturing and certification.

SAMPE announces launch plans for SAMPE 365 online community platform

SAMPE neXus event to celebrate the launch of the comprehensive, perpetual community platform June 29-July 1, 2021.

SAMPE North America awards 2021 student chapter grants

Annual program will support 24 universities on technical projects for the 2021 year and help chapters build stronger programs.

SAMPE technical community platform will facilitate year-long collaboration

With the cancellation of the SAMPE 2021 in-person event, the virtual offering will focus on community engagement, live-stream and on-demand content, social networking and more.

SAMPE North America cancels 2021 conference, new technical platform in development

Cancellation comes out of concern for the health and safety for SAMPE’s event participants. New upcoming opportunities to foster growth and innovation will continue through a new technical community platform.

SAMPE 2021 abstract submission opportunity still open

All are encouraged to submit an abstract for the spring 2021 conference and exhibition. Abstract submission deadline is November 15, 2020.

ACMA now accepting nominations for annual Membership Awards

The 2019 Volunteer Award recipient was Rick Pauer. ACMA is now accepting nominations for its 2021 Membership Awards.

Development of ASTM standards for composites: An insider’s perspective

According to Dan Adams’ inside perspective, two elements determine whether a proposed test method for composite materials becomes an ASTM standard.

Utah selected as a Defense Manufacturing Community

The selection will bolster Utah’s growing aerospace, defense and manufacturing industry, and its plan to focus on carbon composites and advanced materials.

A&P Technology offers virtual tour for National Composites Week

Hosted by the Midwest chapter of SAMPE, the virtual tour will take place Aug. 27 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. ET.

People in Composites: June 2020

Siemens Gamesa, Composites for Europe, SPE, Lockheed Martin and more announce management changes.

Episode 32: Gregg Balko, SAMPE

CW Talks catches up with Gregg Balko, CEO of SAMPE since 2004, before his retirement on July 1, 2020.

SAMPE selects new CEO

Zane Clark, experienced association and operations leader, will take over his new role as CEO of SAMPE on June 15.

SAMPE North America launches thermoplastics video series

The 17-part educational video series focuses on current and upcoming trends in thermoplastics, including aerospace applications, co-consolidation and more.

SAMPE 2020 announces keynote speaker

Airbus Americas Vice President for Research and Technology Amanda Simpson will present on May 5 at SAMPE 2020 in Seattle, Wash., U.S.

People in Composites: December 2019

Boston Materials, Composites UK, Gougeon Brothers, Gurit, Nano Dimension, SAMPE, Shape and Thermwood announce new hires and retirees in the composites manufacturing industry.

Gregg Balko to retire after 16 years leading SAMPE North America

After serving as CEO and executive director for 16 years, Gregg Balko plans to retire in July 2020. SAMPE leadership has formed a committee to search for a successor.

Composites industry events focus on recycled carbon fiber, filament winding

CETMA and Suez present a workshop on recycled carbon fiber, MF Tech announces global filament winding convention, and SAMPE 2020 abstracts are due Nov. 15.

Automotive composites draw international crowd to Detroit

19th SPE ACCE features broad technology overview of evolving automotive composites industry.

National Composites Week takes place Aug. 26-30

Each day features a different theme celebrating the composites manufacturing industry.

Boeing CTO addresses advanced materials in aerospace, urban mobility

Boeing CTO Dr. Greg Hyslop, in SAMPE keynote, discusses the company’s aircraft programs and the role composites will play in the future of aerial infrastructure.

SAMPE UK and Ireland to hold seminar in Edinburgh

The annual seminar will feature papers on a variety of composites industry topics as well as a supplier exhibition and visit to the University of Edinburgh.

SAMPE celebrates 75th anniversary at SAMPE 2019

Dr. Greg Hylsop from Boeing will give the keynote presentation at SAMPE 2019 in Charlotte, N.C., U.S. Technical and young professional awards will also be presented.

Boston SAMPE to highlight advanced composite driver-side commercial passenger car door project

The featured project is an example of an automated low-cycle time solution that enables composites to become a viable alternative to metals in high rate automotive manufacturing.

SAMPE Summit 19 Paris

SAMPE Europe hosted its annual summit at Pullman Hotel Paris Tour Eiffel on March 11, prior to JEC World 2019.

Boeing and SAMPE announce strategic partnership

The partnership is meant to promote leading-edge materials technology and access to professional development and growth opportunities for Boeing engineers.

Safe cycling: Keys to composite bike design integrity

Steps bike designers and manufacturers must take to keep high-performance carbon fiber bikes safe, upright and on the road or trial.

CAMX 2018 Preview

CAMX combines forces with IFAI for a big Texas Event.

SD Mines' composite material demonstrated at composite bridge contest

Students engineered the design of the 2nd place winning bridge using a proprietary composite sheet material invented by a team of researchers at SD Mines.

People on the Move: July 2018

CW’s monthly roundup of people on the move in the composites industry.

Utah Aerospace Pathways program recognized with SAMPE Delmonte Award

The Utah Aerospace Pathways program provides Utah students the opportunity to graduate high school with a certificate in aerospace manufacturing and begin an aerospace manufacturing career.

SAMPE 2018 Student Bridge Contest winners

The SAMPE Student Bridge Contest is an international competition involving schools from around the globe.

Upcoming Materials Expo in Charleston, SC

The 5th annual SAMPE Carolinas Materials Expo will be held Thursday, April 26, featuring presentations by Boeing and others, plus new materials and technology developments.

CAMX 2017 exhibit preview

ACMA and SAMPE’s fourth CAMX will be the largest composites trade show in the composites industry’s largest market. Held in Orlando, FL, this year, it promises an even more robust exhibition and conference program.

CAMX 2017 show preview

At North America’s premier composites conference and exhibition, the business at hand is definitely not business as usual.

CAMX 2016 Show Report

The 3rd annual joint ACMA/SAMPE-sponsored trade event comes to Anaheim with an exhibition and conference program attractive to professionals across the composites world.

The power of personal connections

CW columnist and IACMI chief commercialization officer Dale Brosius suggests that composites industry “old-timers” need to figure out a better way to connect to the generations that are entering the composites workforce.

CAMX 2015: Automotive, military innovations and on-floor demos

ACMA’s and SAMPE’s second combined event featured plenty of new products and thought-provoking conference sessions for the composites industry.

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