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Alcoa to Expand Aluminum Lithium Production Capacity for Aerospace Applications

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it is expanding its aluminum lithium capacity and capabilities at three locations around the world to meet growing demand in the aerospace market for its newest alloys. The alloys, introdu...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 25 Jan 2012

Airbus Establish a New Aerospace Research and Development Consortium

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Airbus Americas Chairman Allan McArtor, and Lisa Novelli, President of the National Composite Center (NCC) announced the establishment of a new aerospace research and development consortiu...

22 Jan 2012

General Dynamics Receives Composite Winglets Supply Contract from Spirit AeroSystems

Spirit AeroSystems, an Oklahoma-based company and a provider of commercial airplane components and assemblies, has given a $23 million contract to General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products to manufacture winglets for use in commercial business-jet aircraft.

11 Jan 2012

DoD Awards Pratt + Whitney Contract for F135 Production Engines

Pratt & Whitney has been awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense an undefinitized contract award (UCA) for F135 production engines not more than $1,122,306,649 to drive the F-35 Lightning II.

From Pratt & Whitney - HMI Metal Powders 6 Jan 2012

PPG Aerospace Group Announces Commercialization of AEROCRON Electrocoat Primer

The aerospace coatings group of PPG Industries has announced the commercialization of first-of-its-kind electrocoat-application primer called AEROCRON for worldwide airframe producers and subcontractors. The primer can be applied over general-aviation, military and commercial aircraft components.

6 Jan 2012

Aurora Supplies Composite Structures for BAMS UAS Program

Aurora Flight Sciences, a provider of advanced aerospace vehicles and robotic aircraft for military and scientific applications, has delivered composite aerospace structures for the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS) program of the U.S. Navy.

5 Jan 2012

Pittcon Comes to Orlando in March 2012

The Conference, the world's largest annual laboratory science conference and exposition, will have an estimated 1,000 exhibitors, 2,000 presentations, attendees from more than 90 countries and the attention of the world as new discoveries are unveiled.

From Pittcon 21 Dec 2011

JDMTP Awards 2011 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award to HITCO

HITCO Carbon Composites has received the 2011 Defense Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Achievement Award for its achievements in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program.

From SGL CARBON SE 16 Dec 2011

Exova Recruits General Manager from One of the Biggest European Steel Companies

A general manager from one of the biggest steel companies in Europe has joined global testing firm Exova.

29 Nov 2011

NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory Mission Uses Lockheed Martin’s Aeroshell

United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V-541 rocket has launched NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft to Mars from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station located in Florida. The huge Curiosity rover of the mission is covered and safeguarded in Lockheed Martin’s aeroshell.

29 Nov 2011

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

Alcoa to Expand Aluminum Lithium Production Capacity for Aerospace Applications

Airbus Establish a New Aerospace Research and Development Consortium

General Dynamics Receives Composite Winglets Supply Contract from Spirit AeroSystems

DoD Awards Pratt + Whitney Contract for F135 Production Engines

PPG Aerospace Group Announces Commercialization of AEROCRON Electrocoat Primer

Aurora Supplies Composite Structures for BAMS UAS Program

Pittcon Comes to Orlando in March 2012

JDMTP Awards 2011 Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award to HITCO

Exova Recruits General Manager from One of the Biggest European Steel Companies

NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory Mission Uses Lockheed Martin’s Aeroshell

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

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

6Artificial Photosynthesis System Offers Promising Solution for Carbon Dioxide Reduction

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