It has been an interesting journey in the growth and development of the SMI Composite LLC Brand and facility footprint evolution over the past 10 years. The birth of this business was brought upon by necessity rather than an absolute want. Before our launch/establishment in Jan 2014, the Mayco group was buying Carbon Fiber parts...Continue Reading
National Composites Week is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and raising awareness about the advancements, innovations, and applications of composite materials in various industries. This week-long observance brings together professionals, researchers, manufacturers, and enthusiasts from fields like aerospace, automotive, construction, sports, and more. Through exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and online initiatives, National Composites Week highlights...Continue Reading
Are you fed up with using materials that are easy to break? If so, you might want to consider carbon fiber products. They’re four times stiffer than glass-reinforced plastic. Low-quality materials limit your business’s potential. To stay competitive today, you need access to better materials to help you stand out. Imagine never having to worry...Continue Reading
Do you need a better-paying, more challenging, and fulfilling career? The present moment is a great time to pursue an executive job in composite manufacturing. This growing, lucrative field is the opportunity you need to give yourself and your family a better life. Take a look at these top executive perks in the composite manufacturing industry. 1....Continue Reading
2021 GEAR Awards On December 8th, 2021 SMI Composites was awarded Supplier of the Year by the Georgia Department of Economic Development. This award recognizes the innovation and advancement of technologies within the state’s automotive and mobility industries. The Georgia Department of Economic Development wrote, “Georgia’s existing automotive companies continue to push the mobility industry...Continue Reading
You may not know it, but there are many things we take for granted as an advanced society. For instance, consider the concrete that makes up our streets, the bricks that hold together our buildings, and the carbon fiber frames of your bike. These are all made possible because of composite engineering. Thanks to the...Continue Reading
Composite manufacturing is a burgeoning industry that contributes $22 billion to the U.S. economy each year, meaning there’s no shortage of quality vendors out there. But how do you know which one is best for your company? Do you pick a random credible name out of a hat and hope for the best? We surely hope not....Continue Reading
Of the many elements that humankind has learned to utilize for technological purposes, carbon is among the most important. It is, literally, the very stuff of life. Therefore, carbon-based biology, the industry, and the economy still rely on for fuel. And, in the early decades of the twenty-first century, the advent of carbon fiber has...Continue Reading
Despite the low number of employees in the fiberglass industry, it continues to grow and this material is in demand for manufacturers of boats, automobiles, planes, and more. If you’re working on a project and considering using fiberglass, it’s important to understand all of the fiberglass properties. These will help you make your final decision as...Continue Reading
Sustainability is a major topic in almost every industry today. Companies that set out to tackle a composite material project are starting to consider the kind of impact they make on the environment. Many firms have been able to eliminate toxic chemicals and other hazards from their workflows, which has helped to drastically reduce their...Continue Reading