Ceramic Matrix Composites

Firefly Aerospace to develop CMC rocket engine nozzle extension

Contracted by the AFRL, Firefly will use its expertise to design, build and test a composite-based nozzle extension to reduce costs, improve performance and accelerate rocket engine production.

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Automotive

HTMS advances CMC strategy through LC3 project, EV battery box feasibility studies

LC3 project with Cranfield University and EV material development program with Raeon aim to develop a CMC supply chain in the U.K.

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Space

Arceon is recognized by ESA for composites innovation in propulsion tech

Dutch startup is awarded for its first ESA project proposal to co-develop attitude control thrusters for satellites and launch vehicles supported by its CMC expertise.

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Aerospace

MATECH, Cal Nano aim to commercialize UHT composites

The partnership’s combined technological advances and manufacturing prowess will target the scale-up and industrialization of FAST SPS for high-temp and UHT composites serving aviation, defense.

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SRI develops scalable, infiltration-free ceramic matrix composites

Work in two DOE projects is demonstrating C/C-SiC produced in 3-5 days with <5% shrinkage, <10% porosity and 50% the cost of conventional C/C and C/C-SiC.

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Rath to open facility dedicated to continuous oxide ceramic fibers

Initial production of 10 tons of Altra Flex fibers will be produced annually in Germany for a wide range of 3D printing, composite and other application possibilities.

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Arceon, Goodman Technologies to progress melt-infiltrated CMC

U.S. aerospace and defense markets are expected to benefit from Arceon’s expertise in C/C-Sic materials and Goodman’s presence in the nanocomposites ecosystem.

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Defense

Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating

Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.

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Trends

General Atomics completes SiC SiGA-cladded fuel rod testing

Irradiation testing experiment validates composite cladding robustness and integrity after exposure to high neutron flux, indicates promise for use in future nuclear power systems.

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Recycling

NonWoven365 offers nonwovens, paper solutions portfolio targeting CMC, high-temp applications

Stuttgart-based company offers carbon, metal and ceramic fiber-based papers and nonwovens in various areal weights and thicknesses, engineered for high-temperature, sustainable application requirements.

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