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Tiny, Identical, Interlocking Parts Snapped Together to Assemble Big Structures

MIT researchers have developed a lightweight structure whose tiny blocks can be snapped together much like the bricks of a child’s construction toy. The new material, the researchers say, could revolutionize the assembly of airplanes, spacecraft, and even larger structures, such as dikes and levees.

16 Aug 2013

ATK Provides Graphite Epoxy Motors and Composite Structures for ULA's Delta IV Rocket

ATK propulsion, composite and spacecraft technologies supported today's successful launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. This rocket carried a Wideband Global SATCOM satellite (WGS-6) into orbit for the U.S. Air Force.

9 Aug 2013

New Training Event on Fibre-Reinforced-Polymer Composite Materials

The event, “Introduction to Composite Materials and their Processing” coincides with the Advanced Engineering Show at Birmingham’s NEC on 12 November 2013.

8 Aug 2013

Pathway to Lightweight Composite Cars Presented by BASF at Featherweight Competition

Martin Jung, PhD, Senior Vice President of Global Research for Structural Materials for BASF , presented “The Pathway to Lightweight Composite Cars” during the Featherweight Competition: One Path to a Lightweight Car panel today at the 2013 Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.

From BASF Corporation 7 Aug 2013

Altair Honors BASF with Enlighten Award for Development of Thermoplastic Composite Front Seat Pan

Altair today announced that international chemical company BASF Corporation has won the inaugural Altair Enlighten Award competition for the development of its thermoplastic composite front seat pan (by GM Opel, BASF).

From Altair Engineering Inc. 6 Aug 2013

Hosokawa Micron Launch New 3 in 1 Drymeister-H

The new 3 in 1 Drymeister-H is the latest multiprocessing unit from Hosokawa Micron and offers energy efficient and speedy grinding, classifying and drying operations in one compact unit.

From Hosokawa Micron Ltd 5 Aug 2013

Best Ultrasonic Wave Frequencies for Detection of Adhesive Failures can be Selected

Ultrasonic waves can find bubbles and cracks in adhesive bonds holding airplane composite parts together, and now aerospace engineers can select the best frequencies to detect adhesive failures in hard-to-reach places more quickly, thanks to Penn State researchers.

25 Jul 2013

Abakan Launches Subsidiary to Commercialize Reactive Materials Technology

Abakan Inc. (“Abakan”),an emerging leader in the advanced coatings and metal formulations markets, today announced the launch of a new minority-owned subsidiary, Terves Inc., to commercialize proprietary reactive materials technology for the shale gas and oil industry. Terves’ TervAlloyTM technology was initially developed by Abakan’s 41% owned subsidiary Powdermet, Inc., for the U.S. Department of Defense to build reactive warheads.

From Abakan Inc. 24 Jul 2013

Industry Awards Dinner 2013 to Celebrate Achievements of UK Composites Companies

On 12th November 2013 at the Crowne Plaza, NEC, Birmingham,Composites UK, the official trade association for the UK composites industry, is celebrating the achievements of UK composites companies at the Industry Awards Dinner 2013to coincide with the Composites Engineering Show (12 – 13November 2013). Following the success of the 2012 dinner, the event has quickly become the premier awards occasion for the UK composites industry.

24 Jul 2013

Park Electrochemical Introduces Composite ALPHA STRUT Design for Aerospace Applications

Park Electrochemical Corp. announced the introduction of ALPHA STRUT™ (patent pending), its new proprietary composite strut design. The ALPHA STRUT, which is designed for aircraft and other aerospace medium to high load bearing applications, joins Park’s patented SIGMA STRUT™ in Park’s proprietary aerospace composite strut product offering.

From Park Aerospace Corp. 23 Jul 2013

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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

Tiny, Identical, Interlocking Parts Snapped Together to Assemble Big Structures

ATK Provides Graphite Epoxy Motors and Composite Structures for ULA's Delta IV Rocket

New Training Event on Fibre-Reinforced-Polymer Composite Materials

Pathway to Lightweight Composite Cars Presented by BASF at Featherweight Competition

Altair Honors BASF with Enlighten Award for Development of Thermoplastic Composite Front Seat Pan

Hosokawa Micron Launch New 3 in 1 Drymeister-H

Best Ultrasonic Wave Frequencies for Detection of Adhesive Failures can be Selected

Abakan Launches Subsidiary to Commercialize Reactive Materials Technology

Industry Awards Dinner 2013 to Celebrate Achievements of UK Composites Companies

Park Electrochemical Introduces Composite ALPHA STRUT Design for Aerospace Applications

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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Temperature Calibration in UHT Milk Production

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

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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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4Unlocking Solar Efficiency with a Breakthrough in Passivation

5Protective Industrial Products Completes Acquisition of Honeywell's Personal Protective Equipment Business

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