Advanced Materials
and alloys, ceramics, composites, engineered
plastics, metamaterials, and more.
Carbon-Fiber Polymer Reported to Combine Excellent Performance with Broad 3D Printer Compatibility
The advanced 3D printing filament from Nexa3D is described as a cost-effective material that is designed for desktop and industrial applications. VENTURA, Calif.—A new carbon-fiber filled plastic 3D printing material introduced by Nexa3D is reported to combine...
Ballistic Protection Technology Is Focus of New Commercial Partnership
Black Swan Graphene and Graphene Composites Ltd. are collaborating in the fabrication of the patented shielding technology. TORONTO—Black Swan Graphene Inc. and advanced materials engineering company Graphene Composites Ltd. said in a release that they have initiated...
Boeing Qualifies DCP-free Epoxy Material for BMS 5-28, Ty 17 Specification
Morgan Advanced Materials designed the formulation for use in aircraft interiors where weight, strength, and flammability resistance are critical. ATLANTA—Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of custom high-performance epoxy systems, reported that The...
Additive Manufacturing Material Reported to Boost Part Quality, Cost Efficiency in Powder Bed Fusion
Stratasys and BASF are partnering to deliver the new polypropylene material for Stratasys SAF Technology. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. And REHOVOT, Israel—Stratasys Ltd. is set to launch a new polypropylene material for use on the Stratasys H350™ printer in the fourth quarter...
A New Way of Designing Auxetic Materials
The advance could help create a new generation of auxetic products, from better sneaker insoles to blast-resilient buildings. GAITHERSBURG, Md.—Imagine pulling on the long ends of a rectangular piece of rubber. It should become narrower and thinner. But what if,...
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...
