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Ten University-Led Proposals for Innovative Space Technology Study Selected by NASA

NASA has selected 10 university-led proposals for study of innovative, early-stage space technologies designed to improve shielding from space radiation, spacecraft thermal management and optical systems. The 1-year grants are worth approximately $250,000 each, with an additional year of research possible.

25 Oct 2012

TPG Incorporates Honeywell Ballistic Material into Composite Armor Upgrades for Helicopters

Honeywell announced today that its Spectra Shield® ballistic material will be used to improve armor protection on U.S. Army helicopters.

From Honeywell International Inc. 24 Oct 2012

CHOMARAT C-PLY Bi-Angle Carbon Reinforcement Wins JEC Innovation Award

The current market demand for weight reduction is related to both environmental and performance requirements worldwide. In response, CHOMARAT has developed C-PLY Bi-Angle™ in partnership with Stanford University (USA) Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Hanyang University (Korea) Department of Mechanical Engineering.

From Chomarat 24 Oct 2012

TenCate, 3M Expand Cooperation to Develop New Composite Materials

TenCate Advanced Composites North America expands the cooperation with 3M, which started in 2010. This cooperation has considerably strengthened the position of the partners, particularly in composite materials for the aerospace market.

From Toray Advanced Composites 24 Oct 2012

University of Virginia Students Fabricate Plastic Airplane Using 3-D Printing Technology

When University of Virginia engineering students posted a YouTube video last spring of a plastic turbofan engine they had designed and built using 3-D printing technology, they didn’t expect it to lead to anything except some page views.

18 Oct 2012

Bombardier’s Advanced Composite Wings to Undergo Complete Airframe Static Test

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that the cockpit and all fuselage sections for the CSeries aircraft's first flight test vehicle (FTV1) have arrived at Mirabel, Québec, and that the assembly of FTV1 is in progress. Additionally, the first wings for the all-new CSeries aircraft are now being mated to the test airframe that will be used during the Complete Airframe Static Test (CAST).

16 Oct 2012

RTI Starts Production of Aerospace Titanium Product at New Virginia Facility

RTI International Metals, celebrated today the first production of certified commercial aerospace titanium product at its new, $135 million forging, grinding and hot rolling manufacturing facility in Martinsville, VA.

12 Oct 2012

Kaman, Kineco Enter Joint Venture to Manufacture Advanced Composite Structures

Kaman Aerospace Group, a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, and Kineco Private Limited today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a manufacturing joint venture (JV) in India.

From Kaman Corporate 10 Oct 2012

Aviation Industry Leaders Partner in the European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites Consortium

DTC Dutch Thermoplastic Components, Kok & Van Engelen, NLR National Aerospace Laboratory of the Netherlands, TenCate Advanced Composites and VIRO have decided to collaborate in the European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites consortium (eTAC). These companies, each in their own area of expertise, play a leading role in the production and processing of fibre-reinforced thermoplastic composites. Their aim is to promote the use of these advanced materials in the automotive sector.

10 Oct 2012

UTC Aerospace Systems Celebrates Delivery of 100th CACTCS Pack Shipset to Boeing

UTC Aerospace Systems delivered its 100th Cabin Air Conditioning and Temperature Control System (CACTCS) pack shipset for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marking a key milestone as a major systems supplier to the program. UTC Aerospace Systems is a unit of United Technologies Corp.

9 Oct 2012

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

Ten University-Led Proposals for Innovative Space Technology Study Selected by NASA

TPG Incorporates Honeywell Ballistic Material into Composite Armor Upgrades for Helicopters

CHOMARAT C-PLY Bi-Angle Carbon Reinforcement Wins JEC Innovation Award

TenCate, 3M Expand Cooperation to Develop New Composite Materials

University of Virginia Students Fabricate Plastic Airplane Using 3-D Printing Technology

Bombardier’s Advanced Composite Wings to Undergo Complete Airframe Static Test

RTI Starts Production of Aerospace Titanium Product at New Virginia Facility

Kaman, Kineco Enter Joint Venture to Manufacture Advanced Composite Structures

Aviation Industry Leaders Partner in the European Thermoplastic Automotive Composites Consortium

UTC Aerospace Systems Celebrates Delivery of 100th CACTCS Pack Shipset to Boeing

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

SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Optimizing Laboratory Efficiency Through In-House Acid Purification

Proven Reliability for ABB’s Triple Isotope Analyzer in Independent Testing

Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

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

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

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

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6Tunable Adhesion in Robotics: The Power of Shape Memory Polymers

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