A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

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.

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

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

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, ...

It is reported that the current annual production of composite materials in the world has exceeded 550 million tons; the annual turnover is more than $ 130 billion. Today the world’s composite market ...

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 ...