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ITT Exelis Receives Contract to Produce Composite Missile Structures for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM

ITT Exelis received a contract in excess of $10 million for Lot 10 production of composite missile bodies and structures for the baseline and extended-range versions of Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

16 Jul 2013

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Test Rocket Engine Injector Made Through Additive Manufacturing

NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne of West Palm Beach, Fla., recently finished testing a rocket engine injector made through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing.

12 Jul 2013

Russian Helicopters to Use Mechel’s New Class of Steel

Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that the Group's Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant fulfilled the order for a new class of steel for helicopter-making. The order was placed by the Russian Helicopters holding.

6 Jul 2013

NASA Successfully Tests Pressurized Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank

NASA recently completed a major space technology development milestone by successfully testing a pressurized, large cryogenic propellant tank made of composite materials. The composite tank will enable the next generation of rockets and spacecraft needed for space exploration.

3 Jul 2013

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

SKF Aerospace, a leading global supplier of bearings, seals and structural components for aviation engines and frames, has partnered with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to develop an applied-research aerospace center at Knowledge Park.

3 Jul 2013

3D Systems to Assist Planetary Resources in Developing Components for ARKYD Series Spacecraft

3D Systems and Planetary Resources, Inc. announced today that 3D Systems has joined Planetary Resources' core group of investors and will be a collaborative partner in assisting Planetary Resources to develop and manufacture components of its ARKYD Series of spacecraft using its advanced 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions.

From 3D Systems 28 Jun 2013

Victrex PEEK Thermoplastic Polymer Qualified by Airbus for Aircraft Part Manufacturing

Victrex, the world’s leading manufacturer of PEEK polymer solutions, announced today that it has successfully secured the qualification of its VICTREX® PEEK 90HMF40 polymer with Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer.

From Victrex plc. 26 Jun 2013

GE Aviation's Electromechanical Actuation Division to be Acquired by TransDigm

TransDigm Group Incorporated announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of GE Aviation's Electromechanical Actuation Division, for approximately $150 million in cash. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close around the end of the third quarter fiscal 2013.

24 Jun 2013

Alcoa Forms Closed-Loop Program with Boeing for Aluminum Aerospace Alloy Recycling

Boeing and Alcoa today announced they have formed a closed-loop program to significantly increase the recycling of internal aluminum aerospace alloys used during the production of Boeing airplanes. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 20 Jun 2013

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace Announces Renewal of Service Provider Contract with Bombardier

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace, a Division of ThyssenKrupp Materials CA Ltd, announced today that it has renewed and expanded a six-year contract with Bombardier Aerospace as the service provider for cut-to-size aluminum plate, sheet and extrusions and related supply chain services. Work will be performed at the existing ThyssenKrupp Aerospace facility in Baie D’Urfé Québec, Canada.

From ThyssenKrupp Aerospace USA 20 Jun 2013

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

ITT Exelis Receives Contract to Produce Composite Missile Structures for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Test Rocket Engine Injector Made Through Additive Manufacturing

Russian Helicopters to Use Mechel’s New Class of Steel

NASA Successfully Tests Pressurized Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

3D Systems to Assist Planetary Resources in Developing Components for ARKYD Series Spacecraft

Victrex PEEK Thermoplastic Polymer Qualified by Airbus for Aircraft Part Manufacturing

GE Aviation's Electromechanical Actuation Division to be Acquired by TransDigm

Alcoa Forms Closed-Loop Program with Boeing for Aluminum Aerospace Alloy Recycling

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace Announces Renewal of Service Provider Contract with Bombardier

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

RXT Series: Reliance® Legacy Motors

SMILE VIEW™ Map for SEM Data Imaging

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Breaking Down Heavy Plate Testing Challenges With Smart Solutions

Understanding Prepregs for Advanced Material Design

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

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

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

1New Method Boosts Lithium-Ion Conduction via COF Polymerization

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

3Scientists Have Created Artificial Skin that Can Sense, Heal and Adapt

4Novel Method for Eco-Friendly, High-Performance Li-ion Battery Materials

5Wood-Based Separators Boosting Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Life

6Revolutionary Membrane Boosts Lithium Supply from Water Sources

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