Materials

Consumer 23 Jul 2021

Solution-based digital composites fabrication

MIT evolves liquid biomaterials into a new approach for sustainable engineered composite structures.

Additive Manufacturing 22 Jul 2021

Reducing the cost of continuous fiber 3D printing materials

DLR has developed a novel approach to produce thermoplastic impregnated fibers for lower cost versus current slit-tape materials.

Carbon Fibers 21 Jul 2021

North Carolina State University develops CFRP skin for stealth aircraft

The carbon fiber skin will enable the design of more reliable, durable and efficient stealth jets, offering better electromagnetic conduction and high temperature capabilities.

Glass Fibers 21 Jul 2021

NCC develops composite structural systems for bus fuel cell retrofits

Glass fiber storage structure increases energy storage density by 28%, meets cost and weight targets and ultimately enables a rapid retrofit of U.K. commercial buses, with potential for larger vehicles.

Wind/Energy 21 Jul 2021

Multifunctional composite structures across end markets

Innovators find new ways to add functions — from anti-icing to 5G signal transmission to structural batteries and beyond — into structural composites.

Marine 20 Jul 2021

Additive manufacturing adds versatility to large marine structures

Dive Technologies and Moi Composites are among those extending composite 3D printing’s design flexibility past prototyping and into customizable end-use parts.

Thermoplastics 19 Jul 2021

Qarbon Aerospace launches composite aircraft icing protection system

The thermoplastic composite Helios system will be distributed by AIR Group for use on the leading edges of turboprop aircraft wings and other components.