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ATK Provides Graphite Epoxy Motors and Composite Structures for ULA's Delta IV Rocket

ATK propulsion, composite and spacecraft technologies supported today's successful launch of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV rocket from Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. This rocket carried a Wideband Global SATCOM satellite (WGS-6) into orbit for the U.S. Air Force.

9 Aug 2013

Labinal Honors Souriau With Best Supplier Award

Esterline Corporation, a leading specialty manufacturer serving global aerospace/defense markets, today reported that its France-based Souriau subsidiary was awarded Best Supplier of the Year 2012 by Safran Group subsidiary Labinal, the worldwide leader in wiring production for the aerospace industry. The award recognizes the supplier achieving the highest level of cooperation in a variety of criteria to support Labinal’s success during the year.

From TransDigm Group Inc 3 Aug 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

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

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

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Test Rocket Engine Injector Made Through Additive Manufacturing

NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne of West Palm Beach, Fla., recently finished testing a rocket engine injector made through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing.

12 Jul 2013

Russian Helicopters to Use Mechel’s New Class of Steel

Mechel OAO, one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies, reports that the Group's Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant fulfilled the order for a new class of steel for helicopter-making. The order was placed by the Russian Helicopters holding.

6 Jul 2013

NASA Successfully Tests Pressurized Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank

NASA recently completed a major space technology development milestone by successfully testing a pressurized, large cryogenic propellant tank made of composite materials. The composite tank will enable the next generation of rockets and spacecraft needed for space exploration.

3 Jul 2013

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

SKF Aerospace, a leading global supplier of bearings, seals and structural components for aviation engines and frames, has partnered with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, to develop an applied-research aerospace center at Knowledge Park.

3 Jul 2013

3D Systems to Assist Planetary Resources in Developing Components for ARKYD Series Spacecraft

3D Systems and Planetary Resources, Inc. announced today that 3D Systems has joined Planetary Resources' core group of investors and will be a collaborative partner in assisting Planetary Resources to develop and manufacture components of its ARKYD Series of spacecraft using its advanced 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions.

From 3D Systems 28 Jun 2013

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

ATK Provides Graphite Epoxy Motors and Composite Structures for ULA's Delta IV Rocket

Labinal Honors Souriau With Best Supplier Award

Park Electrochemical Introduces Composite ALPHA STRUT Design for Aerospace Applications

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

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

NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne Test Rocket Engine Injector Made Through Additive Manufacturing

Russian Helicopters to Use Mechel’s New Class of Steel

NASA Successfully Tests Pressurized Composite Cryogenic Propellant Tank

SKF Aerospace and Penn State Partner to Develop Applied-Research Aerospace Center

3D Systems to Assist Planetary Resources in Developing Components for ARKYD Series Spacecraft

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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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

2New Material Removes Toxic Metals from Water

3AI-Powered Catalyst Design for Efficient Hydrogen Generation, Carbon Capture, and Energy Storage

4Novel Binder Improves Ion Diffusion in Sodium-Ion Batteries

5Improving Battery Lifespan and Safety with Environmentally Friendly Binder

6Porous Metal-Organic Frameworks Revolutionize Hydrogen Isotope Purification

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