Ceramic Matrix Composites

Aerospace

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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Prepregs

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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Hi-Temp Resins

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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Construction

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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Mag7 Technologies offers advance licensing for graphene CMC technology

The company’s process produces graphene-enhanced ceramic precursor for use in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) applications.

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GE Aviation reaches advanced manufacturing milestone for CMC and AM jet engine components

This past July, two sites, Asheville, N.C., and Auburn, Ala., shipped their 100,000th CMC turbine shroud and 100,000th additively manufactured fuel nozzle tip respectively.

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Aerospace

CAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Revolution Composites

Revolution Composites’ triaxial braiding process uses a wide range of fibers for for thrusters, nozzles and conical shapes in spaceflight.

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