A new panel made from bamboo is proving to be an economical and sustainable way to produce electricity.The composite panel uses two boards: a bamboo composite and a composite insulation board.The composite board has been used for building houses, offices and businesses in China and the United States.The bamboo board is made from a variety […]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has come out in favor of composite railing boards (CBRs), a way to improve the structural integrity of window boards and other products.The agency released its proposal for the rule on Tuesday.The rule is meant to be the first comprehensive regulatory action on this emerging technology, and it […]
I know it’s tempting to create the perfect composite board for your next big project.A 3D-printed one-piece model, say, or a CAD-style one-by-one design, might work, but they’re rarely going to hold up well in the real world.So instead, I use a blend of 3D printing, 3D sculpting, and 3D fabrication techniques to create 3D […]