Widespread in aerospace, laminated fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites are also increasingly used in other sectors, including the automotive industry. The identification of optimal cutting ...

UD's Center for Composite Materials reflects on a legacy of innovation and charts a course for the next half-century ...

Composite materials, notably those reinforced with carbon or glass fibres, are increasingly utilised in engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability. However, ...

Since his postdoctoral days at MIT, Hang Yu, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has been wrestling ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

How do you decide on the “right” fastener type for a component or assembly involving composite and plastic materials in a time-efficient way? To define which materials and concepts a fastener type is ...

DarkAero 1 is a long-range, high-speed, two-person, experimental all-composite airplane. The entire airframe, made mostly from carbon fiber/epoxy, weighs about 200 pounds. Photo Credit: DarkAero ...

Diamond-Silicon Carbide (SiC) composite materials represent a synergistic combination of two outstanding constituents: diamond, renowned for its exceptional thermal conductivity and mechanical ...

One technology that is currently directly available is coprocessing in cement manufacturing. This offers a unique waste management solution, where the material is simultaneously used as both a highly ...

As aerospace continues its pursuit of higher performance, lower weight, and improved lifecycle efficiency, metal-to composite component conversion is a key enabler of innovation. Whether in commercial ...