“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort.” These words by John Ruskin resonate deeply in today’s competitive automotive industry. For companies like SMI Composites, a leader in automotive composites and a trusted supplier of carbon fiber parts for General Motors, quality isn’t optional—it’s essential. Maintaining IATF 16949 certification for...Continue Reading

“National security is not just a government responsibility; it’s a collective effort involving industries that innovate, manufacture, and protect.” These words highlight the pivotal role businesses play in safeguarding sensitive technologies and defense capabilities. For companies in the composites industry, this responsibility is amplified by the global nature of their products and the strict regulations...Continue Reading

In the highly regulated world of aerospace and defense, maintaining stringent quality standards isn’t optional—it’s a necessity. That’s where AS9100 certification comes into play, ensuring that companies meet the rigorous demands of the Aviation, Space, and Defense (AS&D) industries. For composite materials manufacturers, this certification is particularly significant, as composites continue redefining the possibilities in...Continue Reading