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Abakan Launches Subsidiary to Commercialize Reactive Materials Technology

Abakan Inc. (“Abakan”),an emerging leader in the advanced coatings and metal formulations markets, today announced the launch of a new minority-owned subsidiary, Terves Inc., to commercialize proprietary reactive materials technology for the shale gas and oil industry. Terves’ TervAlloyTM technology was initially developed by Abakan’s 41% owned subsidiary Powdermet, Inc., for the U.S. Department of Defense to build reactive warheads.

From Abakan Inc. 24 Jul 2013

Industry Awards Dinner 2013 to Celebrate Achievements of UK Composites Companies

On 12th November 2013 at the Crowne Plaza, NEC, Birmingham,Composites UK, the official trade association for the UK composites industry, is celebrating the achievements of UK composites companies at the Industry Awards Dinner 2013to coincide with the Composites Engineering Show (12 – 13November 2013). Following the success of the 2012 dinner, the event has quickly become the premier awards occasion for the UK composites industry.

24 Jul 2013

Park Electrochemical Introduces Composite ALPHA STRUT Design for Aerospace Applications

Park Electrochemical Corp. announced the introduction of ALPHA STRUT™ (patent pending), its new proprietary composite strut design. The ALPHA STRUT, which is designed for aircraft and other aerospace medium to high load bearing applications, joins Park’s patented SIGMA STRUT™ in Park’s proprietary aerospace composite strut product offering.

From Park Aerospace Corp. 23 Jul 2013

UPS Acquires Fire-Resistant Shipping Containers Made from Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composite

Research became a reality when UPS placed an industry-first order for 1,821 fire-resistant shipping containers. The implementation of these unit load devices (ULDs) represents a milestone in aviation history, offering unprecedented protection from intense fires. Delivery of the new containers will begin this September and is expected to be complete by early 2014.

23 Jul 2013

ATK Provides Critical Hardware for MUOS-2 Satellite and ULA Atlas V Launch Vehicle

ATK provided critical hardware for both the second satellite in the Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), designated MUOS-2, and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V launch vehicle that launched today from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.

22 Jul 2013

Teenagers Fabricate Chocolate Composites

Inside an engineering lab, 16 teenagers sift studiously through bags of their favorite candies.

20 Jul 2013

ITT Exelis Receives Contract to Produce Composite Missile Structures for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM

ITT Exelis received a contract in excess of $10 million for Lot 10 production of composite missile bodies and structures for the baseline and extended-range versions of Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM).

16 Jul 2013

New Report on Carbon Fiber and Carbon Fiber Composites Market in India

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Carbon Fiber Industry in India 2013" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 16 Jul 2013

New Report on Advances in Structural Carbon Materials Manufacturing

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Advanced Structural Carbon Products: Fibers, Foams & Composites

From Report Linker 11 Jul 2013

IBC’s BeO Nuclear Fuel Technology Combined with CTP Silicon Carbide Cladding Receives MIT Validation

IBC Advanced Alloys Corp. (“IBC” or the “Company”) reports that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (“MIT”) has completed its initial review and delivered a fuel performance report validating the feasibility of IBC’s patented beryllium oxide (“BeO”) nuclear fuel technology combined with Ceramic Tubular Products, LLC (“CTP”) silicon carbide cladding.

From IBC Advanced Alloys 11 Jul 2013

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Composites News

Abakan Launches Subsidiary to Commercialize Reactive Materials Technology

Industry Awards Dinner 2013 to Celebrate Achievements of UK Composites Companies

Park Electrochemical Introduces Composite ALPHA STRUT Design for Aerospace Applications

UPS Acquires Fire-Resistant Shipping Containers Made from Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Composite

ATK Provides Critical Hardware for MUOS-2 Satellite and ULA Atlas V Launch Vehicle

Teenagers Fabricate Chocolate Composites

ITT Exelis Receives Contract to Produce Composite Missile Structures for Lockheed Martin’s JASSM

New Report on Carbon Fiber and Carbon Fiber Composites Market in India

New Report on Advances in Structural Carbon Materials Manufacturing

IBC’s BeO Nuclear Fuel Technology Combined with CTP Silicon Carbide Cladding Receives MIT Validation

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Composites News

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

4Perovskite and Copper System Creates C2 Chemicals from CO2

5DS Smith Partner With TPV Automotive to Create a Sustainable Fiber-Based Packaging for the Protection of Car Wheel Carriers

6Bosch Establishes Company with the Synthetic Diamond Solutions Provider Element Six

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