From contributions to the historic Solar Impulse plane to 3D printed houses that share energy with cars, composites are increasingly gaining traction in the energy sector.

Composites have a long history of use throughout the infrastructure industry.

The marine market is making a splash in the composites industry with innovative designs made possible with inventive fabrication techniques.

The automotive composites market is expected to top $11 billion in 2015, according to the London-based research firm Vision gain.

FRP pipe and tank installations are on the rise – above and below ground, in commercial, municipal, and residential applications.

Rising fuel costs, environmental regulations, and an increase in airline traffic have helped drive the increasing use of composite materials in the aerospace industry.