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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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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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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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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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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 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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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...
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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.
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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 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...
Podcasts Materials
Extreme Environments, Precise Solutions: Technologies Enabling Space Vehicles Advancement
John Mark, Space & Defense Business Manager, Omniseal Solutions, is the guest on this sponsored interview episode of the Aerospace & Defense Technology podcast to explain the role that advanced materials and sealing technologies provide in space vehicles.
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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 redefine the use of high-temperature materials in...
Articles Materials
Manufacturing Spotlight: Advanced Drilling, Threading and Milling Tools Maximize Productivity in Challenging Aerospace Materials
Before threading holes, drilling is a necessary and critical step. Drilling challenging aerospace materials demands an application-specific solution. Stainless, titanium, and nickel- based alloys are highly heat resistant so heat generated during the drilling process is pushed into the cutter. Read on to learn more.
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Hydrogen Storage Tank Options: Not Everything Need Look like a Sausage
Since the 1860 Hippomoblie, hydrogen has been a part of powered mobility. Today, most hydrogen storage applications use cylindrical tanks, but other solutions are...
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3D Printing Parts for Ships, Submarines and Underwater Vehicles
Additive manufacturing has been a game-changer in helping to create parts and equipment for the Department of Defense’s (DoD's) industrial base. A naval facility in...
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Shape-Shifting Antenna Poised to Transform Communications
By leveraging cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques and shape memory alloys, researchers have created an antenna that can change its shape based on its temperature. This technology has transformative potential in a wide range of military, scientific and commercial applications. Read on to learn more.
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Supernova to 3D Print Military Grade Energetic Materials
The American Center for Manufacturing & Innovation (ACMI) has awarded a $2 million subcontract to Supernova Defense & Space to 3D print military-grade energetic materials.
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How Off-Gassing Keeps Divers, Submariners Safe From Toxin-Releasing Materials
Everyone knows that new car smell — the chemical odor wafting off the new plastics, fabrics and other materials in a vehicle's interior. Those smells are caused...
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Characterizing the Performance of Variable Emissivity Materials in Space
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) launched the Space Power InfraRed Regulation and Analysis of Lifetime, or SPIRRAL, experiment, Nov. 4, 2024. SPIRRAL, flown by...
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These Speedy Cold Spray Machines Can 3D Print Vehicle Parts in War Zones
As “point of need” additive manufacturing emerges as a priority for the Department of Defense, Australian 3D printing provider SPEE3D is one of several companies demonstrating that its machines can rapidly produce castings, brackets, valves, mountings and other common replacement parts and devices that warfighters often need in an on-demand schedule when deployed near or directly within combat zones. Read on to learn more.
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Making a Material Difference in Aerospace & Defense Electronics
Laminate materials are indispensable in the manufacture of boards and flexible circuitry for aerospace and defense electronics. Their unique properties address stringent demands, ensuring systems perform reliably under extreme conditions. Read on to learn more.
Briefs Propulsion
‘First of Its Kind’ Composite Material to Help Space Vessels Travel Longer Distances
Dr. Ashwath Pazhani along with an international team of researchers have created a new material for storing the liquid hydrogen used to propel rockets into space by the likes of NASA. The new material is lighter than the current material used. Read on to learn more about it.
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Scientists Fuse Simulations and Machine Learning to Accelerate Novel Additively Manufactured Materials
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory have demonstrated a novel approach for applying machine learning to predict microstructures produced by a widely used additive manufacturing technique. Read on to learn more.
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Army Evaluates 3D Printing for Bradley Fighting Vehicle's Transmission Mount
SPEE3D, an Melbourne, Australia-based supplier of additive manufacturing technology successfully participated in the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development...
Articles Aerospace
Making the Rounds in Aerospace: Tooling and Techniques for Discs, Blisks and Rings
Aerospace engine components like discs, blisks and rings are engineered to perform in extreme operating environments. They need to withstand intense heat and stress and be as lightweight as possible to meet exacting specifications. Read on to learn more about these components.
Briefs AR/AI
Machine Learning Unlocks Secrets to Advanced Alloys
Killian Sheriff and Yifan Cao, MIT graduate students, are using machine learning to quantify, atom-by-atom, the complex chemical arrangements that make up the concept of short-range order. Read on to learn more.
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