Ceramic Matrix Composites
Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D
Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Arceon introduces novel CMC materials for space, defense
Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites are being developed and tested for rocket nozzles, onboard the International Space Station and in electric aviation, metal treatment and reactor applications.
Read MoreSRI advances CMC for solar, renewable energy and industry
U.S. research institute advances “infiltration-free” process for improved performance, durability and affordability of materials able to withstand highly corrosive environments at temperatures beyond 700°C.
Read MoreBlack Hawk program receives improved turbine engine with CMC
GE Aerospace T901 flight test engines will replace GE T700 for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, using additive manufacturing and ceramic matrix composites (CMC) for 1,000 shaft horsepower increase.
Read MoreMATECH C/ZrOC composite is deployed in hypersonic aeroshells
Ultra high-temperature insulating CMC targets hypersonics, space heat shields and other demanding applications, tested up to 2760°C under extreme stagnation pressures.
Read MoreGeneral Atomics wins DOE contract to develop silicon carbide CMC for fusion power plants
GA-EMS will leverage experience with SiGA SiC/SiC cladding for nuclear fuel rods to develop new SiC composite foam and other materials for fission and magnetic fusion programs.
Read MoreAdvanced materials portfolio extends property variety of composites
CAMX 2024: 3M highlights the inclusion of Glass Bubble microspheres or the use of Nextel ceramic fibers and textiles to enhance the performance, safety and efficiency of customer applications.
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Arceon closes investment round for advanced materials growth
Tenzing Alpha is investing in the material science startup to support Arceon’s creation of materials including composites for harsh environments.
Jessica Pompili
Editorial Assistant
High-temperature, fire-resistant materials bridge CFRP and CMC gap
CAMX 2024: Pyromeral Technology features its Pyromeral family of fiber-reinforced materials — PyroKarb, PyroSic and PyroXide — with novel ceramic matrices achieving high-temperature capabilities.
Read MoreQuartz, CMC and ceramic continuous filament offerings
CAMX 2024: Saint-Gobain Quartz, now Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites, diversifies its portfolio of high-temperature materials development for aerospace, connectivity and industrial markets.
Read MoreNew CMC turbine vanes successfully tested in wind tunnel
SiC/SiC ceramic matrix composite (CMC) inlet guide vanes for a high-pressure turbine are aimed for a geared turbofan and show promise for more efficient aeroengines with less weight and need for cooling.
Read MoreJEC World 2024 highlights: Thermoplastic composites, CMC and novel processes
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of the developments and demonstrators shown at the industry’s largest composites exhibition and conference.
Read MoreThe future of quartz and oxide fibers at Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites
New business builds on 100-year legacy in quartz, prepares for growth, while starting production of oxide fibers to meet increased demand for CMC by aerospace and industrial sectors.
Read MoreMATECH’s FAST technology achieves ultra-high density C/C composites
Targeting demanding hypersonic missile applications and ballistic reentry, the patent-pending process increases C/C composite ablation and oxidation resistance by 20 times.
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Bombardier begins manufacture of Global 8000 business jet
Ultra-long range business jet featuring CMC-intensive engine and a range of 8,000 nautical miles is set to enter service in second half of 2025 as it remains on track for flight testing.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project
Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.
Read MoreBio-based SiC ceramics from wood polymer composites
Austrian research institute Wood K plus makes 95% silicon carbide ceramics more sustainable (>85% bio/recycled content), enables 3D shapes via extrusion, injection molding and 3D printing.
Read MoreDITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.
Read MoreRATH works with InVECOF project to mature oxide fiber production in Europe for CMC
Producer of Altra ceramic staple fibers aims to scale up continuous Ox fibers to compete with Nextel 610 and 720, and with its partners, offer improved fibers with creep resistance for higher temperature CMC applications.
Read MoreL&L Furnace deliver atmosphere-controlled retort furnace for CMC
XLC3348 furnace model is tailored to produce lightweight CMC components for Midwestern aerospace manufacturer.
Read MoreA new era for ceramic matrix composites
CMC is expanding, with new fiber production in Europe, faster processes and higher temperature materials enabling applications for industry, hypersonics and New Space.
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Developing milling for CMC because grinding takes too long
Economical processes that can cut machining time by 70% are being tested on aeroengine turbine blade demonstrators by Hufschmied and DLR in the SCANCUT project.
High-temperature polyimide and CMC composite structures
CAMX 2023: Composites Horizons LLC showcases capabilities in high-temperature composite structures and assemblies manufacturing, including polyimides and CMC.
Read MoreLucideon, NCC partner to develop next-gen CMC solutions
This close collaboration will develop, analyze and evaluate advanced materials and applications to support the emerging demand for materials that can survive high-temperature, extreme and harsh environments.
Read MoreAMRC fiber handling expertise aids CMC coating technology
The CICSiC project successfully developed equipment and processing know-how associated with the uniform, continuous coating of SiC-based CMC, to bring down cost, and improve performance and reliability for new designs, applications.
Read MoreCollaboration between NCC, UKAEA to develop fusion-grade SiC/SiC composites
High-volume composites development for future fusion power reactors under HASTE-F program accelerates U.K.’s net-zero energy generation, drives transformation in industries that use high-temperature CMCs.
Read MoreAMULET project funds 24 projects in composites, CMCs, metals
Trans-European project finalists for first open call identify material and process innovations in building, aerospace and aeronautics, energy and automotive sectors.
Read MoreCVD Equipment received $3.7 million aerospace order for production coating system
The CVI system will be used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials for aerospace gas turbine engines.
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