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SASAM Calls for New Inputs on Additional Industries in Standardization Initiative

In the event it arose the urgent need for standardization concerning applications in aviation industries and the role of ASTM in this matter, which accounts for 5 working groups to set industry standards related to testing methods, design, materials & processes, ISO Tag & terminology.

17 Apr 2013

DLA Authorizes Amphenol Aerospace’s Black Zinc Nickel ‘Z’ Class Plating Finish

Amphenol Aerospace, a global leader in interconnect technologies, has received authorization from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for their Black Zinc Nickel, "Z" Class plating finish. This qualification covers all Amphenol Aerospace Series III D38999 connectors. Black Zinc Nickel and Durmalon are the only qualified Mil-Spec approved alternatives to Cadmium.

16 Apr 2013

Boeing Presents 2012 Gold Performance Excellence Award to TRICOR Systems

TRICOR Systems Inc. announced today that for the third consecutive year it has received the prestigious 2012 Gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award.

15 Apr 2013

Aerospace Specialty Coatings Company, Deft, to Be Acquired by PPG

PPG Industries today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of Deft Incorporated, a privately-owned specialty coatings company based in Irvine, Calif. Deft’s primary business is supplying structural primers and military topcoats to the North American aviation industry, and it has smaller architectural and industrial coatings businesses.

From PPG Industries Inc. 12 Apr 2013

Berry Plastics to Exhibit Latest Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo

Berry Plastics Group, Inc., a leading global manufacturer and marketer of value-added plastic packaging and engineered materials, is proud to be exhibiting at the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX). Scheduled for April 9-11 in Hamburg, Germany, AIX is the world’s largest event dedicated to the aircraft interiors industry.

From Berry Global, Inc. 26 Mar 2013

Boeing Updates on Lithium-Ion Battery Improvements for 787 Commercial Jetliners

Boeing announced today that a comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of additional safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on 787 commercial jetliners are in production and could be ready for initial installation within the next few weeks. New enclosures for 787 batteries also are being built and will be installed in airplanes in the weeks ahead.

15 Mar 2013

NASA's Administrator Tours National Center for Advanced Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Facility

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden toured Friday a cutting-edge facility at the agency's Marshall Space Flight Center where high-tech manufacturing is creating parts for a next-generation rocket that will launch astronauts to the most distant destinations ever.

25 Feb 2013

Researchers Detect Traces of Water in Lunar Sample

Traces of water have been detected within the crystalline structure of mineral samples from the lunar highland upper crust obtained during the Apollo missions, according to a University of Michigan researcher and his colleagues.

19 Feb 2013

Increase in Use of Composites Will Benefit the Global Aerospace Composites Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Aerospace Composites Market 2012-2016" report to their offering.

From Hexcel 2 Feb 2013

Fokker, AgustaWestland, TenCate and Ticona win JEC Innovation Award for Thermoplastic Tailplane

Fokker Aerostructures (NL), AgustaWestland (IT), TenCate Advanced Composites (NL) and Ticona GmbH (GE) have jointly won the prestigious JEC innovation award for the first thermoplastic composite horizontal tailplane of the AgustaWestland AW169 new-generation helicopter. The award will be officially presented to the partners at the opening ceremony of the JEC Composites Show, to be held in Paris, France, on Tuesday March 12.

From Toray Advanced Composites 30 Jan 2013

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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

SASAM Calls for New Inputs on Additional Industries in Standardization Initiative

DLA Authorizes Amphenol Aerospace’s Black Zinc Nickel ‘Z’ Class Plating Finish

Boeing Presents 2012 Gold Performance Excellence Award to TRICOR Systems

Aerospace Specialty Coatings Company, Deft, to Be Acquired by PPG

Berry Plastics to Exhibit Latest Products at Aircraft Interiors Expo

Boeing Updates on Lithium-Ion Battery Improvements for 787 Commercial Jetliners

NASA's Administrator Tours National Center for Advanced Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping Facility

Researchers Detect Traces of Water in Lunar Sample

Increase in Use of Composites Will Benefit the Global Aerospace Composites Market

Fokker, AgustaWestland, TenCate and Ticona win JEC Innovation Award for Thermoplastic Tailplane

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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