The history of modern composites started after the Second World War, with the pioneers and a fair number of small processors using open-mould technology to manufacture the first composite parts. We ...

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.

Greene Tweed replaces metal stator vanes with DLF material co-molded with a metal leading edge that meets performance, cost ...

Composite materials have revolu­tionised a wide range of industries, including aerospace and automotive, offering unrivalled strength, lightness and design flexibility compared to more conventional ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

Fuel efficiency becomes a crucial motivator in the rapid development of innovative lightweight materials, as it accounts for up to 50% of direct operating expenses. In less than a generation, ...

Cannon presents aerospace, defense and recycling-focused solutions like thermocompression lines, Nexus and the POSSIBLE ...

In the on-going commitment to reduce weight even further in automotive structures, many OEMs and suppliers are focusing on implementing the best and most cost-effective processing techniques to ...

Composites is an emerging field of high-performance materials that are increasingly being used in many applications throughout society, including aerospace, marine (boats), infrastructure (bridge ...

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed a cellulose-based composite sheet that integrates paper pulp with starch, ...