Advanced Materials
and alloys, ceramics, composites, engineered
plastics, metamaterials, and more.
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...
New Resins Reported to Unlock Applications for Dental Labs
Three new resins from Carbon are reported to help dental labs diversify offerings and streamline workflows. REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Three new resins released by Carbon have been meticulously tested and validated for use with Carbon’s printers, making a significant...
Software Platform Reported to Streamline Design, Development of Novel Materials
Daido Steel will use QuesTek’s ICMD software-as-a-service platform to speed up materials design and qualification. NAGOYA, Japan—QuesTek Innovations reported that Daido Steel will employ a new materials design and engineering software platform from QuesTek to design,...
DoD Awards $3.7 Million to Enhance Advanced Thermoplastics Production
WASHINGTON—The Department of Defense (DoD) recently announced the award of $3.7 million via the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program to Qarbon Aerospace to design and manufacture advanced lightweight continuous fiber thermoplastic composite...