Ceramic Matrix Composites
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Watch
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.
Read More
ORNL, Sierra Space create novel C/SiC TPS for reusable space vehicles
CMC tiles will be used on the Sierra Space DC100 Dream Chaser spaceplane carrying critical supplies and science experiments to and from NASA’s ISS.
Read More
Pyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements
ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.
Read More