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Can This Self-Healing Composite Make Airplane and Spacecraft Components Last for Centuries?
Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other...
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European Researchers Leverage AI in Manufacturing Rocket Parts
Artificial Intelligence (AI), promises many benefits in all domains, and rocketry is no different. The European Space Agency’s Future Launchers Preparatory Program(FLPP) is...
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The Critical Impact Of SAE Aerospace Standards: Certified AS1895/7 and /23 Metal Seals
In an industry where failure is not an option and precision is paramount, aerospace manufacturers and suppliers are constantly seeking components and...
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New 3D-Printable Nanocomposite Prevents Overheating in Military Electronics
U.S. Army and university researchers collaborated to develop a 3D-printable material using tiny particles that conduct heat and can be used to more efficiently cool...
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SAE Books: 'Automated Fiber Placement' with Ramy Hari
Ramy Harik, a Fulbright alumnus and director of the Clemson Composites Center, is pushing the boundaries of manufacturing with his latest book, Automated Fiber Placement: Status,...
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High-Flying Output: Key Machining Techniques for Structural Aircraft Components
Structural aircraft components and the methods for making them have changed significantly, driven by advancements in technology and new demands in the industry. Aerospace assemblies are becoming lighter and more complex, while every aspect of how these components are designed and made is evolving. Read on to learn more.
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Novel Chromium–Molybdenum Metal Alloy Withstands Extreme Conditions
A new material might contribute to a reduction of the fossil fuels consumed by aircraft engines and gas turbines in the future. A research team from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed a refractory metal-based alloy with properties unparalleled to date. Read on to learn more about it.
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How Lightweight Coatings Protect Aerospace and Defense Electronics
While stresses such as altitude changes, vacuum, vibration, moisture and chemical exposure have the potential to wreak havoc on electronic components, conformal coatings have become essential to providing protection in the midst of these challenges. Read on to learn more.
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Using Ultrabright X-Rays to Test Materials for Ultrafast Aircraft
This might seem like an obvious statement, but designing an aircraft that flies at five to seven times the speed of sound is difficult. Paradoxically, materials for...
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Stevens Researchers Test Morkovin's Hypothesis for Major Hypersonic Flight Breakthrough
If it were to become a reality, hypersonic flight, long the realm of science fiction, could revolutionize global travel, transforming day-long...
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Controlling Heat Spikes in Electric Aircraft at Takeoff
Researchers at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University and Brazil’s Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) will combine forces on one of the main challenges of electric aircraft...
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A New Quantum Materials Research System
Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have a powerful new tool to accelerate discovery in quantum materials for advanced electronics. The laboratory recently completed installation of...
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Researchers Discover New Materials That Could Enhance Fighter Jet Efficiency
Read on to learn more about a pioneering study that sets the stage for a new era in functional alloy design — faster, cheaper, and smarter.
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Selecting the Best Plastic for Spacecraft Applications
The purpose of this article is to present some design considerations when selecting plastics for use in spacecraft. Read on to learn more.
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Can Neutrons Improve 3D-Printing of Aluminum Aerospace Components?
How can particularly light yet extremely resilient aluminum components for aerospace be manufactured using industrial 3D printing?
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New Cryogenic Shape Memory Alloy Designed for Outer Space
A study led by Tohoku University, Iwate University, The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), National Astronomical Observation of Japan, Tokyo City University, and Kyoto University developed a novel copper-based alloy that exhibits a special shape memory effect at temperatures as low as -200 °C. Read on to learn more.
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New 3D Chips Could Make Electronics Faster and More Energy-Efficient
Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have developed a new fabrication process that integrates high-performance GaN transistors onto standard silicon CMOS chips in a way that is low-cost and scalable, and compatible with existing semiconductor foundries. Read on to learn more.
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FibreCoat’s New Radar-Absorbing ‘Stealth’ Fiber Reinforced Composites for Spacecraft, Aircraft and Tanks
FibreCoat, the German materials startup, has developed a groundbreaking fiber reinforced composite that is capable of making aircraft, tanks and spacecraft invisible to radar surveillance. Read on to learn more about it.
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The Future of EMI Shielding Is Lightweight, Flexible, and Ready for Flight
Modern military aircraft represent some of the most complex electronic environments ever engineered. These platforms integrate advanced avionics, radar systems, data links, and communication networks that must function seamlessly in hostile, high-frequency environments. In these mission-critical contexts, electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses a silent but serious threat that can degrade signal integrity, cause crosstalk between systems, or even lead to mission failure. Read on to learn more.
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Balancing Cost, Performance and Weight in Designing UAVs
The use of UAVs is increasing rapidly - including their use for delivery in highly populated areas by Amazon, DHL and other logistics firms, meaning the balance between cost and performance is becoming a more pressing concern. Read on to learn what this means.
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Quality by Design: Imperatives for Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing
This article will provide pragmatic insights and best practices for balancing the connector design, manufacturing and testing requirements that are needed to meet evolving demands for product reliability and durability.
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New Copper Alloy Could Provide Breakthrough in Durability for Military Systems
U.S. Army researchers, in collaboration with academic partners, invented a stronger copper that could help advance defense, energy and aerospace industries thanks to its ability to endure unprecedented temperature and pressure extremes. Read on to learn more.
Articles Aerospace
Confidence Through Testing: How to Design a Practical Structural Test Program
Here, we share a practical approach to building a structural testing strategy grounded in real-world challenges.
Articles Aerospace
Reclaiming Readiness: Advancing US Defense Through Scalable Additive Manufacturing
It is critical to demonstrate that the United States can readily maintain its defense capabilities even if current conventional supply chains break down or critical manufacturing hubs come under threat. This is where advanced manufacturing in general and additive manufacturing (AM) specifically stands out not as a futuristic technology promise, but as a practical and proven production solution that directly supports our defense industrial base and mission assurance. Read on to learn more.
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Lyten Says 3D Graphene Could Disrupt Racing, Automotive and Space
Lyten is best-known as the developer of next-gen lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology. But new work on 3D Graphene means Lyten is branching out into motorsports with...
INSIDER Materials
Next Generation Fuselage Structures for Launched Effects
Continuous Composites (CCI) has been awarded a U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project in collaboration with Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, to develop...
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A New Aircraft Recycling Program for Thermoplastic Composites
Toray Advanced Composites, Daher, and TARMAC Aerosave recently announced the launch of a joint End-of-Life Aerospace Recycling Program for commercial aircraft production. Working...
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A New Platform for Developing Advanced Aerospace Metals at Scale
Companies building next-generation products are often limited by the physical constraints of traditional materials. In aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial tooling,...
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Developing Processing Technology for Aluminum and Composite Aircraft Structures
LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services is implementing a product innovation focused on eliminating the currently used chemical and mechanical technologies for...
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