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GraniteApplicationsAerospaceArchitectureAutomotiveEnergyInfrastructureMarinePipe and TankSports and RecreationTransportationComposites 101What Are Composites?History of CompositesIndustry OverviewProcessesOpen MoldingClosed MoldingCast Polymer MoldingMaterialsResinsReinforcementsAdditives & FillersCoreSurface Finishes Composites = Infinite PossibilitiesComposites are made of two or more different materials combined together to become stronger and better.(Need more info? Find a more detailed explanation here.)Do more with composites.Composites are strong and lightweight. Products made with composites are resistant to corrosion from weather and chemicals and are made to last. Composites can be molded into flexible and complicated shapes, giving designers the freedom to create almost any shape or form.Learn MoreLearn MoreChoose the material that’s best in class.Compared to other materials, composites offer a number of advantages. 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