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Alcoa Acquires RTI International Metals

Lightweight metals leader Alcoa today announced that it has completed the acquisition of RTI International Metals, Inc., a global leader in titanium and specialty metal products and services for the aerospace, defense, energy and medical device markets. The merger, announced on March 9, became effective today.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 25 Jul 2015

Successful Test Launch of 3D-Printed Aircraft from Royal Navy Warship

A 3D printed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed and built at the University of Southampton, was successfully test launched from the front of the Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and landed safely on a Dorset beach.

24 Jul 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

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

Insect Legs Inspire Improved Designs of Long Tubular Structures

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin are working on a project to identify the various ways the legs of cockroaches, locusts, bees and stick insects bend and buckle when subject to stress. The researchers believe that their study will help in improving the safety of long tubular structures utilized in hospital equipment, such as catheters and in aircraft to minimize weight.

3 Jul 2015

One Component, High Strength Epoxy for Structural Bonding Applications

Formulated primarily for high performance structural bonding applications, Master Bond EP13SPND-2 is a one part, high temperature resistant epoxy for the aerospace and specialty OEM industries.

From Master Bond Inc. 29 Jun 2015

Hardide Aerospace Coatings DrivesGrowth, Appoints New Business Development Manager

Hardide Aerospace Coatings, provider of advanced surface coating technology, has appointed Stewart Gibson as Business Development Manager to drive forward the company’s global sales activity in the civil and milita...

From Hardide Coatings 29 Jun 2015

Molecular Adsorber Coating Panels Help Prevent Contamination of James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at NASA have developed a Molecular Adsorber Coating (MAC) that can help protect delicate instruments, satellites and the James Webb Space Telescope from contamination due to outgassing.

29 Jun 2015

Victrex Announces New Aerospace Bracket Technology for Lower Fuel and Manufacturing Costs Specified for Use on Bombardier Aircraft

A new bracket technology suitable for use in hydraulic and fuel brackets for the wings, center box and fuel tanks of aircraft can result in significant weight reduction of at least 40% compared to metals. Enhancing th...

From Victrex plc. 9 Jun 2015

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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.

Aerospace Materials News

Alcoa Acquires RTI International Metals

Successful Test Launch of 3D-Printed Aircraft from Royal Navy Warship

TenCate Supplies Compression Molded Parts to Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter Program

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

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

Insect Legs Inspire Improved Designs of Long Tubular Structures

One Component, High Strength Epoxy for Structural Bonding Applications

Hardide Aerospace Coatings DrivesGrowth, Appoints New Business Development Manager

Molecular Adsorber Coating Panels Help Prevent Contamination of James Webb Space Telescope

Victrex Announces New Aerospace Bracket Technology for Lower Fuel and Manufacturing Costs Specified for Use on Bombardier Aircraft

ScotCHEM: Fueling Innovation in Scotland's Chemical Sciences

Unlocking a Sustainable Future With Green Chemistry: A Conversation With Wanhua Chemical

Routine Analyses Through the ARL X'TRA Companion XRD

microArch D1025: A Hybrid Resolution 3D Printer

Flexible Electrochemistry Platform - ElectroReact

Syft Tracer: The Leading Solution for Real-Time Volatile Compound Detection

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Creating Superior Milling Bits

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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Transforming Materials with Raman Spectroscopy

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?

Aerospace Materials News

ScotCHEM: Fueling Innovation in Scotland's Chemical Sciences

Unlocking a Sustainable Future With Green Chemistry: A Conversation With Wanhua Chemical

Routine Analyses Through the ARL X'TRA Companion XRD

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2CO2-neutral Metallurgy for Ferrochromium Production

3Solvent-Tethered Polymer Electrolyte for Lithium Metal Batteries

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