The composite materials and petrochemical industries have been integrally linked for decades. In the case of polymer-based composites, the relationship is truly circular. Polymer composites are based on petrochemical constituents, and products made from them are used throughout the gas and petrochemical industry. The effective development of any composite product requires the fully integrated consideration of materials, design, and manufacturing issues. The proposed presentation will include an identification of the critical issues that need to be addressed, and the relevant research work involving understanding of material behavior, design issues, and intelligent manufacturing science development that is currently being pursued at Lehigh University.