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NASA Selects Boeing and SpaceX to Resume US-Based Flights to the International Space Station

NASA has signed contracts with Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and Boeing to resume US-based flights for transportation of US astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) using American-built spacecraft.

17 Sep 2014

NASA Launches Vertical Assembly Center for Deep Space Mission Rocket

NASA unveiled the world’s largest 170-foot-tall, 78-foot-wide Vertical Assembly Center, a spacecraft welding tool at its Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The core stage of Space Launch System (SLS), America’s giant rocket will be developed using this welding toolkit.

16 Sep 2014

New Book Examines Self-Healing Materials for Space Applications

Smithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Self-healing Materials: Innovative Materials for Terrestrial and Space Applications. The book reviews the concept of the self-healing processes, starting with the...

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 4 Sep 2014

NASA to Test 3D Printer in Zero-Gravity

A customized 3D printer that allows fabrication of all necessary tools and components required for a space mission will be sent to the International Space Station aboard the SpaceX-4 resupply mission this month.

4 Sep 2014

NASA Creates and Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Injectors for Improved Engine Performance

Complex 3D-printed rocket engine components have been successfully tested by NASA at its Marshall Space Flight Center located in Huntsville, Alabama.

2 Sep 2014

NASA Tests New Composite Cryogenic Fuel Tank to Reduce Weight in Launch Rockets

An 18-foot diameter cryogenic fuel tank, made using new, lightweight composite materials, has successfully undergone a series of complex mechanical tests conducted by NASA at Marshall Space Flight Center.

28 Aug 2014

Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Have Been Qualified in Helicopter Rotorhead Applications

Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® spring-energized seals have been qualified as a sealing solution in various sections of rotorhead in military helicopters. Within this dynamic rotorhead application, four sea...

From Omniseal Solutions 18 Aug 2014

Test Vehicle Successfully Launched for NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator Mission

NASAs saucer-shaped test vehicle was successfully launched into Earth’s atmosphere as part of their Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) mission in June 2014.

12 Aug 2014

LENOX Introduces MAX CT Carbide Band Saw Blade for Aerospace Industry

LENOX®, a leading manufacturer of premium power tool accessories, hand tools and band saw blades, has announced the release of the LENOX MAX CT™ band saw in answer to the stringent needs of the growing aerospace market.

7 Aug 2014

Boeing Selects UTC Aerospace Systems to Design and Build 787 Dreamliner Nacelle Systems

UTC Aerospace Systems' Aerostructures business has been selected by The Boeing Company to extend its provision of complete nacelle systems for the 787 Dreamliner to include the 787-10 variant.

From Collins Aerospace 5 Aug 2014

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

NASA Selects Boeing and SpaceX to Resume US-Based Flights to the International Space Station

NASA Launches Vertical Assembly Center for Deep Space Mission Rocket

New Book Examines Self-Healing Materials for Space Applications

NASA to Test 3D Printer in Zero-Gravity

NASA Creates and Tests 3D-Printed Rocket Injectors for Improved Engine Performance

NASA Tests New Composite Cryogenic Fuel Tank to Reduce Weight in Launch Rockets

Saint-Gobain Seals’ OmniSeal® Spring-Energized Seals Have Been Qualified in Helicopter Rotorhead Applications

Test Vehicle Successfully Launched for NASA's Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator Mission

LENOX Introduces MAX CT Carbide Band Saw Blade for Aerospace Industry

Boeing Selects UTC Aerospace Systems to Design and Build 787 Dreamliner Nacelle Systems

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

High-Resolution Industrial X-Ray CT Scanner

The TABER V-5 Stiffness Tester

The PinAAcle 900 Spectrometer Series: Cutting-Edge Precision for Atomic Absorption

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Reproducing Test Conditions for PVC Mixer Tests

New Imaging Method for Particle Monitoring in Electronics Manufacturing

What are the Manufacturing Applications of Plasma?

Advancing Manufacturing: The Impact of Photonics Technology

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

Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

1Element Six Wins U.S. Department of Defense UWBGS Program

2AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

3New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

5Improving Battery Lifespan and Safety with Environmentally Friendly Binder

6Artificial Photosynthesis System Offers Promising Solution for Carbon Dioxide Reduction

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