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  1. Composites Manufacturing Magazine38

    ACMA Sets Composites 2027 Fly-In for June 8-10 in Washington DC

    ACMA will hold its Composites 2027 Fly-In in Washington, D.C., from June 8-10, bringing industry leaders together to meet directly with Members of Congress, federal agencies, and key decision-makers. Attendees will advocate for policies advancing composite materials across critical markets and gain insight into upcoming federal legislation, regulations, and funding opportunities. The event also targets partnerships in infrastructure, housing, and defense.

Jul 23Thu
  1. ISA - International Sign Association38

    ISA and Local Sign Companies Win Rockville Sign Code Rewrite Allowing Electronic Message Centers and Preserving Internally Illuminated Freestanding Signs

    ISA and a coalition of sign companies and local businesses shaped Rockville, Maryland's zoning rewrite so electronic message centers previously prohibited from right-of-way visibility are now allowed, and a proposed ban on new internally illuminated freestanding signs was removed before becoming law. ISA was alerted in early June 2025 by a member company and engaged over a year, drafting comments and joining the Rockville Chamber of Commerce. Rockville had not updated its zoning ordinance in 17 years.

Oct 27Tue
  1. ATA - Advanced Textiles Association18

    Textile Technology Source Editor Janet Preus Reflects on Learning Advanced Smart Textiles

    Janet Preus, senior editor of Textile Technology Source, recounts learning the advanced textiles vocabulary from scratch and watching the segment grow into a daily publication. She cites features on knitted responsive tension structures by Dr. Felecia Davis and Dr. Delia Dumitrescu and an overview of smart textiles by Dr. Seshadri Ramkumar. Preus says she still learns something new daily, mostly in smart textile technologies and e-textiles, and expects smart textiles to reach eventual ubiquity.