Ceramic Matrix Composites
Expanding high-temperature composites in India and the U.S.
Azista USA offers polymers and processes for carbon/carbon and other CMC, including novel hot-melt phenolic and phthalonitrile prepregs for faster cycle times, alternative solutions.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
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.
Read MoreConverting carbon fiber for UHTCMC to 3500°C
Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC demonstrates ultra-high temperature ceramic matrix composites using SiC and other metallic carbides for applications in aerospace, defense, energy and more.
Read MoreHigh-temperature insulation alumina fiber innovations
CAMX 2025: Vulcan Shield Global displays its continuous and short alumina fibers production capabilities, ideal for high-temperature or corrosive environments.
Read MorePost Cure: CMC family of materials handles extreme environments
Arceon’s Carbeon materials serves to bridge the gap between research and industry, capable of handling extreme temperatures and thermal shock among other properties for defense, space and beyond.
Read MoreXenia presents Xeramic ceramic thermoplastic fillers
Compounds range, available in the Pure version and the fiber-reinforced Core version, are an addition to Xenia’s product solutions featuring high thermal conductivity and heat dissipation.
Read MoreWPS OCMC extend service life of petrochemical burner lances
Monolithic ceramics combined with oxide ceramic matrix composites (OCMC) overcome challenges with traditional metal components used in petrochemical crackers, achieving three times longer operational lifespan.
Read MoreCIRA qualifies CMC structures for the reusable Space Rider
Italian team designs, builds and tests multiple large, complex thermal protection system structures made from patented ISiComp C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
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.
Read MoreHTMS 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.
Read MoreArceon 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 MoreMATECH, 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 MoreSRI 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 MoreRath 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 MoreNear-zero erosion ultra-high temperature CMC
K3RX commercializes UHTCMC for a wide range of markets, demonstrating performance in prototypes, assemblies and advancing manufacturing to reduce cost.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
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 MoreGeneral 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.
Read MoreNonWoven365 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 MoreORNL, 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 MorePyromeral quality certifications support CMC compliance requirements
ITAR and JCP certifications enable aerospace and defense customers to benefit from Pyromeral’s thermal management solutions.
Read MoreCompositadour 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.
Read MoreCarbeon 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.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ
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.
Read MoreBombardier 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.
Read MoreDeveloping 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.
Read MoreArceon 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.
Read MoreSRI 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.
Read MoreBlack 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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