Advanced Materials
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Penn State-Morgan Advanced Materials Partnership Aims to Improve Semiconductor Materials
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.—Penn State University and Morgan Advanced Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to catalyze research and development of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material that operates more efficiently at high voltages than...
Carbon Nanomaterials Provider Begins Production of Proprietary Graphene-Based Material
Elemental Advanced Materials has started commercial production of a unique carbon nanostructure. HOUSTON—Carbon nanotechnology specialist Elemental Advanced Materials recently began commercial production for its proprietary Carbon Nano Onions. The milestone is said to...
NASA Licenses 3D-Printable Superalloy to Benefit U.S. Economy
By Brian Newbacher CLEVELAND, Ohio—NASA’s investment in a breakthrough superalloy developed for the extreme temperatures and harsh conditions of air and spaceflight is on the threshold of paying commercial dividends. The agency is licensing its invention, dubbed...
Multimillion-Dollar Challenge Aims to Speed Research Needed to Make Novel Materials
Toyota Research Institute said the challenge is aimed at accelerating the transition to cleaner energy solutions. LOS ALTOS, Calif., and CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—A multi-year, multimillion-dollar challenge recently announced by Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will aim to...
M1 Composites Selected as Preferred North American Repair Center for Airbus A220
The designation applies to aircraft flight controls and structural parts. LAVAL, Quebec, Canada—M1 Composites Technology Inc., a Quebec-based aerostructure engineering, manufacturing, and sustainment/repair company, reported that it was selected by Satair, an Airbus...
Composite Components Are Key to Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 Mission to the Moon
Rock West Composites provided multiple configurations of struts for incorporation into the lunar lander Odysseus. SAN DIEGO—Rock West Composites (RWC) reported that it provided hardware to Intuitive Machines for incorporation into Intuitive’s Nova-C lunar lander,...
New Manufacturing Equipment Could Shorten Time from Research to Commercialization of Innovative Composite Materials
A new Michelman fiber sizing line is operational at the IACMI Collaboration Facility in Knoxville. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—IACMI – The Composites Institute, in partnership with advanced materials manufacturer Michelman, recently added new equipment that could help IACMI...
McDanel Advanced Material Technologies Acquires Rayotek Scientific
BEAVER FALLS, Pa.—McDanel Advanced Material Technologies, an Artemis company, recently expanded its technology portfolio of advanced material offerings and manufacturing capabilities with its acquisition of Rayotek Scientific, Artemis said in a company release....
ACT Aerospace Recognized by Gulfstream with Supplier Excellence Awards
The awards are said to recognize ACT Aerospace’s commitment to aircraft safety through its unwavering pledge to quality assurance and manufacturing excellence. GUNNISON, Utah—ACT Aerospace, a prominent composites manufacturer for the aerospace and defense industry,...
Collaboration Highlights Critical Role of Thermal Interface Materials in Space Innovation
Aligned carbon nanotube material and digital design tools from Carbice are strengthening the critical satellite systems of Blue Canyon Technologies. ATLANTA—Carbice Corporation is collaborating with Blue Canyon Technologies, Inc. as a key supplier of aligned carbon...
Company Seeks to Commercialize Bio-Derived Composite Anode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
X-BATT’s approach involves the use of polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) composite materials. OVIEDO, Fla.—Coffee has helped power people for years. Now, coffee and other bio-based resources may help power lithium-ion batteries, thanks to technology from advanced materials...
Joint Research Team Improves Fuel Cell Durability with Fatigue-Resistant Membranes
Scientists have developed a fatigue-resistant electrolyte membrane with an interpenetrating polymer network that is reported to prolong the lifespan of a fuel cell. GWANGJU, South Korea—A novel approach to address environmental challenges is the development and...
McDanel Is Now McDanel Advanced Material Technologies
The new name reflects the company’s expansion of material capabilities BEAVER FALLS, Pa.—The company formerly known as McDanel Advanced Ceramic Technologies has changed its name to McDanel Advanced Material Technologies. The name change is aligned with McDanel’s...
Investment Aims to Spur Materials Science Solutions to National Security and Space Challenges
Leonid Capital Partners’ unique financing agreement is intended to fuel Infinite Composites’ rapid development of next-generation pressure vessels for aerospace and transportation. HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Leonid Capital Partners reported that it formed a strategic...
High-Performance Rigid Material Is Purpose-Built to Print Complex Parts and Features
Carbon describes its new material as its fastest-printing, chemically resistant high-temperature resin. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Carbon, a product development and manufacturing technology company, recently released a new, high-performance rigid material for use on the...