Writing in Polymers, researchers from Mexico and Ecuador have provided a comparative review of advances in magnetic polymer nanocomposite research and the application of these innovative materials in the aerospace industry.
A mechanical engineer from the University of Houston has created a sprayable ice-shedding substance that is 100 times more powerful than existing ones.
Velo3D, Inc., a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, today announced Hermeus, a company developing hypersonic aircraft for defense and commercial applications, has acquired an original Sapphire and a large-format Sapphire XC that is designed for high-volume production.
A group of researchers led by the University of Texas at Arlington assistant professor is building a predictive tool that will help assess the lifespan, robustness, and safety of composites used in the construction of aircraft.
A research team from the Basque Research and Technology Alliance and the University of the Basque Country in Spain have presented research on low creep aerospace grade epoxy vitrimers. The results of their study have appeared in the journal Polymers.
German scientists have collaborated on a new paper in Polymer Testing investigating the use of epoxy resin films to manufacture prepregs for use in the aerospace industry.
Rigaku, a leading manufacturer of X-ray analysis and inspection equipment, has determined the composition of the asteroid Ryugu, providing valuable insights into unlocking secrets behind the formation of our solar system.
The aviation industry is under pressure from multiple sources, including rising fuel prices and increased investigation of its aircraft’s environmental and quality-of-life effects. Scientists are continuously looking for new ways to reduce costs while increasing overall effectiveness, and the relatively new industry of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)—or drones—is no exception.
According to recent research, experimental plant-based jet fuel could enhance engine performance and efficacy, while dispensing with aromatics—the pollution-causing compounds seen in traditional fuels.
4D Technology® has received an order for a non-contact, robotically-run, chamfer and round off measurement system.