Advanced Materials

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...