Composite materials are now central to many industries, from transportation and infrastructure to consumer goods and renewable energy. Yet questions about how long composite products last, and what factors most influence their longevity, remain at the forefront of design debates and procurement decisions. Durability in focus Durability is not a single attribute but a result…

Why this matters now Composite building materials have been quietly moving from specialized applications into broader use in residential projects. Reporters, designers, and homeowners are paying attention because these materials offer a different set of trade-offs compared with traditional wood, metal, or masonry. This article examines the practical reasons builders are choosing composites, explores how…

In factories, laboratories, and design studios around the world, materials quietly shape how products are made and how industries evolve. Some materials soften, flow, and return to shape, allowing repeated transformation. Others harden once and retain their form for the rest of their service life. Some exist as single substances, while others rely on carefully…