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SME’s Annual Technical Conference to Discuss Future of Aerospace Structure and Materials

After nearly 100 years as the go-to material in aerospace construction, aluminum is facing competition from composites and other advanced materials. Starting Monday, attendees of SME's annual AeroDef Manufacturing with Composites Manufacturing technical conference and exhibition will see first-hand the advanced materials powering today's revolutions in aerospace construction.

8 Feb 2016

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Critical System-Level Thermal Vacuum Testing

Engineers at Lockheed Martin recently proved their design for the world’s most powerful Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite can operate in and withstand the harsh conditions it will experience on orbit.

4 Feb 2016

ICESat-2 Uses Photon Counting Technique in Spaceflight Instruments

NASA’s follow-on to the successful ICESat mission will employ a never-before-flown technique for determining the topography of ice sheets and the thickness of sea ice, but that won’t be the only first for this mission.

3 Feb 2016

Boeing Uses Hexcel's Composite Materials in 737 MAX for Superior Strength and Fuel-Efficiency

Hexcel and Boeing today celebrated the first flight of the 737 MAX 8 — the first member of Boeing’s efficient 737 MAX family — which took to the skies from Renton Field near Boeing’s 737 Final Assembly plant in Renton, Wash.

2 Feb 2016

Alcoa Agrees to Supply Multi-Material Aerospace Parts to Boeing

Lightweight metals leader Alcoa today announced a long-term supply agreement with Boeing for multi-material aerospace parts. Under this agreement, Alcoa will supply components for the 777X—Boeing’s newest commercial airplane—the 737 MAX—scheduled for first delivery in 2017—and the 787 Dreamliner. The deal draws on capabilities gained through the Firth Rixson acquisition and the Company’s new aluminum-lithium facility in Lafayette, Indiana.

29 Jan 2016

Toho Tenax Renews Long-Term Contract to Supply PYROMEX Aircraft Brake-Friction Materials to UTAS

Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group’s carbon fibers and composites business, announced today that it has revised and renewed a long-term contract to supply PYROMEX®, an oxidized PAN fiber (OPF) to UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS), a member of the United Technologies (UTC) group. Under the terms of the agreement, Toho Tenax and UTAS have extended their contract another five years, to 2030.

From Teijin Limited 27 Jan 2016

TU Wien Researchers Develop New Procedure to Produce Angular Polyimide Particles

Polyimides are considered to be a lot denser than metals and are capable of withstanding chemically aggressive solvents and heat. This is the main reason why polyimides remain popular in the industry especially in aerospace applications or as an insulation layer used on PCBs. Researchers at TU Wien have developed a synthesis procedure, providing new possibilities for polyimides. For the first time, it is now possible to develop angular polyimide particles.

22 Jan 2016

Omniseal Solutions Presents Technical Paper on Cold Temperature Sealing at SAE A-5/A-6 Committee Meeting

Omniseal Solutions presented a technical paper at the SAE International Joint Technical Committee event titled, “Cold Temperature Hydraulic Seals for Aerospace Hydraulic Systems,” during the A-5B Struts and Couplings and A-6C2 Seals panels, and A-5/A-6 Joint Committee meeting.

From Omniseal Solutions 22 Jan 2016

Hexcel congratulates Airbus on the first delivery of the A320neo

Hexcel Corporation congratulates Airbus on the first delivery of the A320neo (new engine option) to Lufthansa on January 20, 2016.

From Hexcel 21 Jan 2016

Hexcel to Expand Global Engineered Core Capacity by Building New Manufacturing Plant in Morocco

Hexcel Corporation, announced today that it will expand its global engineered core capacity by building a 117,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Casablanca, Morocco.

From Hexcel 20 Jan 2016

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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

SME’s Annual Technical Conference to Discuss Future of Aerospace Structure and Materials

Lockheed Martin’s GPS III Satellite Successfully Completes Critical System-Level Thermal Vacuum Testing

ICESat-2 Uses Photon Counting Technique in Spaceflight Instruments

Boeing Uses Hexcel's Composite Materials in 737 MAX for Superior Strength and Fuel-Efficiency

Alcoa Agrees to Supply Multi-Material Aerospace Parts to Boeing

Toho Tenax Renews Long-Term Contract to Supply PYROMEX Aircraft Brake-Friction Materials to UTAS

TU Wien Researchers Develop New Procedure to Produce Angular Polyimide Particles

Omniseal Solutions Presents Technical Paper on Cold Temperature Sealing at SAE A-5/A-6 Committee Meeting

Hexcel congratulates Airbus on the first delivery of the A320neo

Hexcel to Expand Global Engineered Core Capacity by Building New Manufacturing Plant in Morocco

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

msFineAnalysis: Automatic Qualitative Analysis Software

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

Comparing DOSY and End-Group Analysis for Polymer Molecular Weight via Benchtop NMR

The Role of Vibration Isolation in Improving NMR Accuracy

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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?

Aerospace Materials News

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

Shaping the Future of Particle Characterization with Light Scattering

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

2What Happens Inside Soft Materials When They Deform? New Study Maps Structure and Flow

3Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

4Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

5Progress Towards Potassium-Ion Batteries

6Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

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