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Manufacturing & Prototyping

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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Materials

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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Manufacturing & Prototyping

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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Materials

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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Green Design & Manufacturing

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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Materials

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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Manned Systems

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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Test & Measurement

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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Design

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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Materials

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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Aerospace

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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Materials

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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Materials

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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Aerospace

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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Electronics & Computers

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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Aerospace

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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Materials

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.

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Defense

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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Green Design & Manufacturing

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...