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Astrotech Subsidiary 1st Detect Launches New iONTRAC Process Chemical Analyzer

Demonstrating at the Gulf Coast Conference Booth 517 at NRG Park in Houston on Oct. 20th and 21st 1st Detect Corporation, a subsidiary of Astrotech (NASDAQ: ASTC), will unveil its new iONTRAC Process Chemical Analyzer...

22 Oct 2015

Airbus Helicopters Installs VICTREX PEEK 90HMF40 Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Brackets in Airbus A350

Airbus Helicopters is replacing aluminum in a fitting in the aircraft door of the Airbus A350-900 with a high-modulus, carbon fiber-reinforced high performance polymer. The brackets, now manufactured from VICTREX® PEEK 90HMF40, has been developed by Airbus Helicopters and is in serial production for commercial use after receiving the relevant component qualification.

From Victrex plc. 1 Oct 2015

Successful Flight of UAV Part-Constructed with Graphene

A pioneering collaboration between two North West universities has resulted in a successful world-first aeronautic flight test.

25 Sep 2015

Goodfellow Offers Wide Range of Rare Earth Metal Foils

A wide range of rare earth metal foils is available from Goodfellow, a leading supplier of high-purity metals and materials for research and industry. The foils represent 14 of the 15 metals in the lanthanide series (only promethium is unavailable), plus scandium and yttrium. Ranging in thickness from 0.005mm to 2.0mm, all of the foils have a purity greater than or equal to 99 percent.

From Goodfellow 27 Aug 2015

Surmet Proudly Announces its Role in NASA’s New Horizons Mission and the Stunning Images of Pluto

Surmet Corp congratulates NASA and its contractors on the recent mind-boggling accomplishment, and is grateful for the opportunity to contribute the critically enabling Silicon mirror-surface technology for the LORRI telescope, which was part of the New Horizons mission.

7 Aug 2015

Three-Part Clamping System Prevents Vibration in Blades of Aircraft Turbines

The researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen have developed a new clamping system that holds promise in eliminating vibration of blades during processing. This novel clamping system is capable of improving vibration absorption of blades by over 400 times and minimizes the manufacturing costs by 5000 Euros.

4 Aug 2015

Alcoa Acquires RTI International Metals

Lightweight metals leader Alcoa today announced that it has completed the acquisition of RTI International Metals, Inc., a global leader in titanium and specialty metal products and services for the aerospace, defense, energy and medical device markets. The merger, announced on March 9, became effective today.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 25 Jul 2015

Successful Test Launch of 3D-Printed Aircraft from Royal Navy Warship

A 3D printed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed and built at the University of Southampton, was successfully test launched from the front of the Royal Navy warship, HMS Mersey, and landed safely on a Dorset beach.

24 Jul 2015

TenCate Supplies Compression Molded Parts to Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter Program

TenCate Advanced Composites, a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for aerospace and industrial applications, has begun production of compression molded parts for the Bell 525 Relentless helicopter program. ...

From Toray Advanced Composites 24 Jul 2015

Breakthrough Gel-Spinning Technique to Develop Next-Generation Carbon Fibers

Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a breakthrough method to enhance strength and modulus of carbon fibers. This new technique is based on an advanced method for spinning an organic polymer resin known as polyacrylonitrile (PAN), which is used to create carbon fibers.

23 Jul 2015

Editorial Highlights

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.

Aerospace Materials News

Astrotech Subsidiary 1st Detect Launches New iONTRAC Process Chemical Analyzer

Airbus Helicopters Installs VICTREX PEEK 90HMF40 Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Brackets in Airbus A350

Successful Flight of UAV Part-Constructed with Graphene

Goodfellow Offers Wide Range of Rare Earth Metal Foils

Surmet Proudly Announces its Role in NASA’s New Horizons Mission and the Stunning Images of Pluto

Three-Part Clamping System Prevents Vibration in Blades of Aircraft Turbines

Alcoa Acquires RTI International Metals

Successful Test Launch of 3D-Printed Aircraft from Royal Navy Warship

TenCate Supplies Compression Molded Parts to Bell 525 Relentless Helicopter Program

Breakthrough Gel-Spinning Technique to Develop Next-Generation Carbon Fibers

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

Characterizing Hyaluronic Acid with Online Multi-Angle Light Scattering

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?

Aerospace Materials News

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

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

Decoding Catalytic Processes: Advancing FTIR Research with Iso-Potential Operando Spectroscopy

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

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3Bio-Based Materials Innovator Simplifyber Raises Series a Funding in Mission to Transform Manufacturing of Fashion, Car Interiors, and Consumer Goods

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

6NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

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