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Airbus Produces Aircraft with 1000 3D Printed Parts in Partnership with Stratasys

Top aircraft manufacturer Airbus has partnered with Stratasys, a global manufacturing leader in 3D printing and additives, to use Stratasys FDM 3D Production Systems to manufacture more than 1000 flight parts for its novel A350 XWB aircraft in 2014.

From Stratasys Ltd. 7 May 2015

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

A team of researchers headed by Dr. Jas Sanghera of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has been involved in a research spanning over 10 years to create transparent spinel, a special ceramic which is tough as armor, scratchproof and unbreakable, using the sintering technique. The probable areas of use are camera lens and smart phone.

29 Apr 2015

Researchers Insert Lightweight, Thin Membranes in Aircraft Honeycomb Structures for Noise Reduction

Passengers have to deal with noise while flying in an airplane or helicopter. Researchers from North Carolina State University and MIT have partnered together to create a membrane which can be added into the aircraft structure to significantly decrease low-frequency noise that enters the cabin.

28 Apr 2015

IBC Engineered Materials Receives Purchase Order From UTC Aerospace Systems

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp, a leading advanced alloys and precision castings company, has received a purchase order from UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. to supply advanced Beralcast® componen...

From IBC Advanced Alloys 10 Apr 2015

Synthetic Muscle Material to be Tested in Space

Lenore Rasmussen’s Synthetic Muscle™ material will be launched to the International Space Station by a Falcon 9 rocket on April 13, 2015, from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

10 Apr 2015

NASA Nominations for Designing Ultra-Lightweight Materials for Aerospace Applications

In an attempt to design and fabricate ultra-lightweight (ULW) materials for aircraft structures and vehicles, NASA has chosen three proposals that enable 40% weight reduction of spacecraft used for deep space exploration applications.

8 Apr 2015

Prototyping Firm Meets Sky-High Expectations After Creating Aircraft Cabin Model

Prototyping firm Ogle has been upgraded to ‘first class’ after creating a high fidelity model of an aircraft cabin. Ogle’s true-to-life model enabled B/E Aerospace, a leading global manufacturer of aircraft passenger cabin interior products, to get agreement from a client on the aesthetics of a product before the development progressed into the detailed design phase and testing.

From Ogle Models and Prototypes 31 Mar 2015

NASA SMAP Spacecraft Utilizes TenCate Cetex® Thermoplastic Composites for Mesh Reflector

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, provides Northrop Grumman’s Astro Aerospace to utilize TenCate Cetex® thermoplastic composites for the AstroMesh® deployable mesh reflector on the NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive spacecraft. This reflector uses TenCate Cetex® to achieve parabolic shape design, strength, durability, and weight savings.

From Toray Advanced Composites 25 Mar 2015

Low Stress, Optically Clear, One Part Silicone Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

Passing ASTM E595 testing for NASA low outgassing, Master Bond MasterSil 920-LO is a high performance, room temperature vulcanizing silicone for sealing, coating and small encapsulations.

From Master Bond Inc. 16 Mar 2015

European Project Focuses on More Efficient Recycling of Aircraft Materials

The continuous evolution of the aviation industry allows it to create lighter aircraft, minimize fuel consumption and associated emissions, and establish more-efficient recycling systems to allow reusing of the valuable materials used in aircraft building.

13 Mar 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.

Aerospace Materials News

Airbus Produces Aircraft with 1000 3D Printed Parts in Partnership with Stratasys

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

Researchers Insert Lightweight, Thin Membranes in Aircraft Honeycomb Structures for Noise Reduction

IBC Engineered Materials Receives Purchase Order From UTC Aerospace Systems

Synthetic Muscle Material to be Tested in Space

NASA Nominations for Designing Ultra-Lightweight Materials for Aerospace Applications

Prototyping Firm Meets Sky-High Expectations After Creating Aircraft Cabin Model

NASA SMAP Spacecraft Utilizes TenCate Cetex® Thermoplastic Composites for Mesh Reflector

Low Stress, Optically Clear, One Part Silicone Meets NASA Low Outgassing Specifications

European Project Focuses on More Efficient Recycling of Aircraft Materials

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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The Benefits of AirBreather Systems Across Industries

Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

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

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

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2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Scandium Substitution Enhances Lithium Ion Transport for Next-Gen Batteries

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