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Molded Basotect Parts Allow Components to be Tested for Acoustic Emissions

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Gas Dynamics at the University of Stuttgart, Germany can now test components for acoustic emissions. This is possible because sound-absorbing molded parts made of Basotect®, the melamine resin foam from BASF, have been installed in the institute’s laminar wind tunnel.

From BASF Corporation 25 Jul 2011

Pexco Signs Agreement to Buy AllWest Plastics

Pexco, a pioneer in the design and fabrication of custom extruded plastics products, has entered into an agreement to purchase AllWest Plastics.

25 Jul 2011

Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds Aerospace and CARC Coatings to its Product Portfolio

Chesapeake Bay Coatings has expanded its comprehensive product portfolio with the addition of new aerospace and CARC coatings.

25 Jul 2011

Kaiser Aluminum Expands its Aerospace Extrusion Facility in Arizona

Kaiser Aluminum, one of the leading producers of specialty aluminum products for aerospace, general engineering, custom automotive and industrial applications, has started to expand its aerospace extrusion facility located in Chandler, Arizona.

From Kaiser Aluminum 21 Jul 2011

Kaiser Aluminum to Expand Zerospace Extrusion Facility

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq:KALU) today announced it has commenced expansion of its Kaiser Alexco hard alloy aerospace extrusion facility in Chandler, Arizona. The investment of approximately $11 million is expec...

From Kaiser Aluminum 19 Jul 2011

Ducommun to Deliver Fuselage Skins for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Program

Ducommun, a supplier of critical components and assemblies for commercial aircraft and military, energy market, medical field and industrial automation, announced that one of its business units, Ducommun AeroStructures (DAS), has received a contract from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) to manufacture Bombardier CSeries aircraft fuselage skins.

19 Jul 2011

STRATA Ships First Batch of Carbon Fibre Composite Aileron Panels to Airbus

STRATA announced that it has started the first shipment of advanced carbon fibre aileron panels to Airbus for use in the long-range aircraft.

4 Jul 2011

Dynomax to Supply Structural Parts for Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft

Dynomax declared that Bombardier has awarded a contract to its aerospace operations to supply high-precision machined metal parts for Bombardier’s business jet called the Learjet 85.

1 Jul 2011

Alcoa, Airbus Sign Supply Agreement for Aluminum Solutions

Alcoa, one of the world’s leading producers of primary and fabricated aluminum, has signed a multi-year agreement with Airbus to supply aluminum solutions. The deal was signed at the 2011 Paris Air Show and the contract value is approximately US$1.0 billion.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 27 Jun 2011

ORNL Scientists Receive R+D 100 Awards for Advancements in Material Technologies

R&D Magazine has presented seven R&D 100 Awards to researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) of the Department of Energy. Some of the awards were given for advancements in material technologies.

27 Jun 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

Molded Basotect Parts Allow Components to be Tested for Acoustic Emissions

Pexco Signs Agreement to Buy AllWest Plastics

Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds Aerospace and CARC Coatings to its Product Portfolio

Kaiser Aluminum Expands its Aerospace Extrusion Facility in Arizona

Kaiser Aluminum to Expand Zerospace Extrusion Facility

Ducommun to Deliver Fuselage Skins for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft Program

STRATA Ships First Batch of Carbon Fibre Composite Aileron Panels to Airbus

Dynomax to Supply Structural Parts for Bombardier Learjet 85 Aircraft

Alcoa, Airbus Sign Supply Agreement for Aluminum Solutions

ORNL Scientists Receive R+D 100 Awards for Advancements in Material Technologies

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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