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Purdue Software Launched by AnalySwift Helps Reduce Design Cycle of Materials and Structures

AnalySwift LLC has introduced SwiftComp, which is the new software designed at Purdue University to provide state-of-the-art, high-fidelity modeling of composites.

1 Sep 2015

Heat-Resistant, Flexible Dielectric Polymer Could Find Application in Aerospace Power Electronics

A team of engineers from Penn State has created a cross-linked polymer nanocomposite comprising of boron nitride nanosheets that is capable of high-voltage capacity for energy storage at high temperatures.

7 Aug 2015

TenCate Supplies Compression Molded Parts to Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter Program

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications, has begun production of compression molded parts for the Bell 525 Relentless helicopter program. ...

From Toray Advanced Composites 24 Jul 2015

Breakthrough Gel-Spinning Technique to Develop Next-Generation Carbon Fibers

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a breakthrough method to enhance strength and modulus of carbon fibers. This new technique is based on an advanced method for spinning an organic polymer resin known as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), which is used to create carbon fibers.

23 Jul 2015

Lightweight Composite Metal Foams Can Shield Against Various Forms of Radiation

A study performed at North Carolina State University (NC State) has revealed that strong yet lightweight composite metal foams not only withstand high impact collisions, but can also block gamma rays, X-rays, and neutron radiation.

21 Jul 2015

UT Arlington Professor Receives Grant to Develop Advanced Durable Composite Materials for Aircraft

A professor from the University of Texas at Arlington (UT Arlington) has received a $1.35 million grant from the Army National Rotorcraft Technology Center to develop advanced composite materials for aircraft applications. As part of this grant, Andrew Makeev, director of the UT Arlington Advanced Materials and Structures Lab and professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, has collaborated with Sikorsky Aircraft to design stronger, better, and more durable composite materials and expedite their use in composite aircraft.

16 Jul 2015

Purdue Researchers Draw Inspiration from Shrimps to Design Advanced Composites

Researchers from the Purdue University's School of Aeronautics and Astronautics are involved in studying the exoskeletons of certain species of shrimps to understand how they are able to withstand very hot waters in hydrothermal vents several thousands of feet under the sea.

16 Jul 2015

ThyssenKrupp and Maxion to Develop Carbon Fiber-Aluminum Hybrid Wheels

ThyssenKrupp Carbon Components has established a cooperation with Maxion Wheels to develop new ultra-lightweight, carbon fiber-aluminum hybrid wheels for premium vehicles.

22 Jun 2015

Shape Memory Composite Helps Design Customisable Footwear for Women

A consortium of EU-funded project Demo ShopInstantShoe has developed a novel modifiable female shoe using a unique memory shape composite consisting of Nitinol material and leather.

26 May 2015

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Opens State-of-the-Art Composites Center of Excellence

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research, Inc. (WMT&R) recently opened its new Composites Center of Excellence. The state-of-the-art facility significantly enhances WMT&R’s existing composites testing services. The Composites Center is Nadcap certified and fully staffed with experienced, dedicated composites testing personnel.

20 May 2015

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Composites News

Purdue Software Launched by AnalySwift Helps Reduce Design Cycle of Materials and Structures

Heat-Resistant, Flexible Dielectric Polymer Could Find Application in Aerospace Power Electronics

TenCate Supplies Compression Molded Parts to Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter Program

Breakthrough Gel-Spinning Technique to Develop Next-Generation Carbon Fibers

Lightweight Composite Metal Foams Can Shield Against Various Forms of Radiation

UT Arlington Professor Receives Grant to Develop Advanced Durable Composite Materials for Aircraft

Purdue Researchers Draw Inspiration from Shrimps to Design Advanced Composites

ThyssenKrupp and Maxion to Develop Carbon Fiber-Aluminum Hybrid Wheels

Shape Memory Composite Helps Design Customisable Footwear for Women

Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research Opens State-of-the-Art Composites Center of Excellence

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Understanding Excited State Dynamics with Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

HTF Fluid for Extreme Conditions

Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

EDAX Orbis II Micro-XRF System

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The Role of Handheld XRF in Aluminum Alloy Sorting

Enhancing Environmental Testing Through ETHOS EASY Laboratory Flexibility

Temperature Calibration in UHT Milk Production

Building Better Batteries Series: Advancing Battery Quality From Discovery to Deployment

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Composites News

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

Understanding Excited State Dynamics with Transient Absorption Spectroscopy

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2KTU Researchers Develop Sustainable Smart Polymers for Medicine, Electronics, and Optics

3Precision Vision Systems Power Micro-LED Bonding and HBM Packaging

4Tescan at MC 2025: Accelerating the Art of Discovery

5Unlocking Solar Efficiency with a Breakthrough in Passivation

6Protective Industrial Products Completes Acquisition of Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment Business

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