Ceramic Matrix Composites
Mechanical testing of ceramic matrix composites
Today’s CMC materials, robust and resistant to high temperatures, provide their own set of challenges when determining their performance through mechanical testing.
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Automating oxide CMC for higher part volumes
FOX Composites has adapted infusion and RTM for slurry-based matrices, commercializing its VASI and IFOX technologies for automatable, scalable, serial production of high-quality oxide ceramic matrix composite parts, already proven in flight missions and a pilot-scale line.
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Rath presents Altra Flex oxide ceramic continuous fiber
Altra Flex, to be manufactured in three different grades, is optimal for the production of CMC and MMC materials, offering strength and flexibility retention up to 1200°C.
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CMC nose, control surfaces for Space Rider TPS pass dynamic structural qualification
Largest melt infiltrated ceramic matrix composite part to date and complex body flap assembly achieve key milestone ahead of manufacturing the flight unit for Europe’s first reusable space vehicle.
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A different Ox-Ox prepreg for faster, more affordable CMC options
Isovolta has developed silica fiber/alumina CERAPREG to enable ceramic matrix composite parts with long-duration service at 900°C and handling similar to epoxy prepreg, dielectric performance similar to quartz.
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Composite products designed for efficiency, performance and sustainability
CAMX 2025: Whether through weight reducing or strength enhancements, 3M designs its microspheres, ceramic fibers, films and LSP materials and composite resins to meet its customers application demands.
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High-temp resin eliminates hypersonic composite part bottlenecks
CAMX 2025: Cambium’s ApexShield 1000 system, cutting carbon/carbon production time by up to 80%, gives engineers and OEMs scaling high-temperature composite solutions a step up in survivability, processability and performance.
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GA-ASI invests in Arceon CMC for aerospace, defense innovations
Arceon enters into U.S. hypersonics following its stand-out pitch and selection during a November Blue Magic Netherlands event.
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Ceramic matrix material families bridges CFRPs and CMC
CAMX 2025: Pyromeral presents PyroKarb, PyroSic and PyroXide, as well as a towpreg format PyroXide for composite applications like heat shields, exhaust ducts, radomes and components that are exposed to high temperatures.
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ESA Project SHIELD advances reusable spacecraft
Four category focuses were announced, including one focused on durable, modular and cost‑efficient TPS to be contributed to by Arceon composites.
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