Ceramic Matrix Composites

Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements

ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.

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Compositadour launches Turbolab facility for propulsion systems R&D

Test bench platform, located in France, is dedicated to technology transfer of aerospace engine innovations including systems electrification, fuels and materials use like CMC and hybrid composites.

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Arceon closes investment round for advanced materials growth

Tenzing Alpha is investing in the material science startup to support Arceon’s creation of materials including composites for harsh environments.

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Aerospace

Bombardier begins manufacture of Global 8000 business jet

Ultra-long range business jet featuring CMC-intensive engine and a range of 8,000 nautical miles is set to enter service in second half of 2025 as it remains on track for flight testing. 

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Developing milling for CMC because grinding takes too long

Economical processes that can cut machining time by 70% are being tested on aeroengine turbine blade demonstrators by Hufschmied and DLR in the SCANCUT project.

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Wind/Energy

Arceon introduces novel CMC materials for space, defense

Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites are being developed and tested for rocket nozzles, onboard the International Space Station and in electric aviation, metal treatment and reactor applications.

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Wind/Energy

SRI advances CMC for solar, renewable energy and industry

U.S. research institute advances “infiltration-free” process for improved performance, durability and affordability of materials able to withstand highly corrosive environments at temperatures beyond 700°C.

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Black Hawk program receives improved turbine engine with CMC

GE Aerospace T901 flight test engines will replace GE T700 for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter, using additive manufacturing and ceramic matrix composites (CMC) for 1,000 shaft horsepower increase.

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Defense

MATECH C/ZrOC composite is deployed in hypersonic aeroshells

Ultra high-temperature insulating CMC targets hypersonics, space heat shields and other demanding applications, tested up to 2760°C under extreme stagnation pressures.

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Wind/Energy

General Atomics wins DOE contract to develop silicon carbide CMC for fusion power plants

GA-EMS will leverage experience with SiGA SiC/SiC cladding for nuclear fuel rods to develop new SiC composite foam and other materials for fission and magnetic fusion programs.

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