Ceramic Matrix Composites
CVD 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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Heat resistance testing provides insight into preventing carbon fiber-reinforced UHTC degradation
Japan-based researchers use an arc-wind tunnel to better understand carbon fiber-reinforced ultrahigh-temperature ceramic matrix composites oxidation resistance in high-temp, inert atmospheres.
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EU-funded webinar highlights high-performance material and component innovations
Online, international event taking place Nov. 15, 2022 is open to industry, presents six EU-awarded projects and their first results, among them CEM-WAVE for CMC.
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NCC successfully demonstrates AFP manufacture of CMC parts
Core Research program adapts existing AFP technology and identifies optimal deposition parameters using a novel 3M towpreg material for wider CMC use.
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L&L Special Furnace commissions high-temp box furnace for CMC parts
Multi-layer, high-temperature insulation, enables temperatures up to 1,700°C under partial atmospheric pressure for CMC parts production to be used in military and aerospace applications.
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Lockheed Martin expands development, production of ultra-high temp CMCs with facility expansion
Targeting current and future needs in hypersonic and aeronautics applications, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ Allcomp team is increasing and digitizing its capabilities in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials and parts fabrication.
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Axiom partners with NIAR ATLAS for oxide-oxide CMC research
Partnership breaks cost and process scalability barriers through the development of oxide-oxide CMC prepreg using AFP technology.
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RATH prepares for production of advanced oxide ceramic fiber for CMC
New facility in Germany is part of regional supply chain and vision to lead green energy transition using CMC, supported by German government and Composites United’s Ceramic Composites network.
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Multi-composite thrust chamber aims to boost rockets, reduce cost for New Space economy
Black Engine uses new, microporous CMC liner for transpiration cooling and multiple lightweight composites in modular design that offers increased lifetime and lower maintenance versus current launch vehicle engines.
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AMULET project aims to create new value chains for fiber-reinforced polymers and CMCs
R&D demonstration projects targeting current challenges in auto, aero, energy and building will be developed to reach TRL7 with the goal of accelerating industrial use of advanced lightweight materials.
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