Ceramic Matrix Composites
JEC World 2024 highlights: Thermoplastic composites, CMC and novel processes
CW senior technical editor Ginger Gardiner discusses some of the developments and demonstrators shown at the industry’s largest composites exhibition and conference.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Bio-based SiC ceramics from wood polymer composites
Austrian research institute Wood K plus makes 95% silicon carbide ceramics more sustainable (>85% bio/recycled content), enables 3D shapes via extrusion, injection molding and 3D printing.
Read MoreDITF Denkendorf advances sustainable carbon fibers, oxide fibers for CMC and more
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research are targeting more sustainable carbon fiber via low-pressure stabilization and bio-based precursors, and working with Saint-Gobain to commercialize oxide ceramic fibers for CMC.
Read MoreRATH works with InVECOF project to mature oxide fiber production in Europe for CMC
Producer of Altra ceramic staple fibers aims to scale up continuous Ox fibers to compete with Nextel 610 and 720, and with its partners, offer improved fibers with creep resistance for higher temperature CMC applications.
Read MoreL&L Furnace deliver atmosphere-controlled retort furnace for CMC
XLC3348 furnace model is tailored to produce lightweight CMC components for Midwestern aerospace manufacturer.
Read MoreA new era for ceramic matrix composites
CMC is expanding, with new fiber production in Europe, faster processes and higher temperature materials enabling applications for industry, hypersonics and New Space.
Read MoreHigh-temperature polyimide and CMC composite structures
CAMX 2023: Composites Horizons LLC showcases capabilities in high-temperature composite structures and assemblies manufacturing, including polyimides and CMC.
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The future of quartz and oxide fibers at Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites
New business builds on 100-year legacy in quartz, prepares for growth, while starting production of oxide fibers to meet increased demand for CMC by aerospace and industrial sectors.
Ginger Gardiner
Senior Technical Editor, CompositesWorld
Lucideon, NCC partner to develop next-gen CMC solutions
This close collaboration will develop, analyze and evaluate advanced materials and applications to support the emerging demand for materials that can survive high-temperature, extreme and harsh environments.
Read MoreProgressing quartz, CMC and ceramic continuous filament offerings
CAMX 2023: Saint-Gobain Quartz has evolved its business name to Saint-Gobain Advanced Ceramic Composites as it seeks to grow and diversity its quartz, ceramic continuous filaments and CMC businesses.
Read MoreAMRC fiber handling expertise aids CMC coating technology
The CICSiC project successfully developed equipment and processing know-how associated with the uniform, continuous coating of SiC-based CMC, to bring down cost, and improve performance and reliability for new designs, applications.
Read MoreCollaboration between NCC, UKAEA to develop fusion-grade SiC/SiC composites
High-volume composites development for future fusion power reactors under HASTE-F program accelerates U.K.’s net-zero energy generation, drives transformation in industries that use high-temperature CMCs.
Read MoreAMULET project funds 24 projects in composites, CMCs, metals
Trans-European project finalists for first open call identify material and process innovations in building, aerospace and aeronautics, energy and automotive sectors.
Read MoreCVD Equipment received $3.7 million aerospace order for production coating system
The CVI system will be used to manufacture ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials for aerospace gas turbine engines.
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MATECH’s FAST technology achieves ultra-high density C/C composites
Targeting demanding hypersonic missile applications and ballistic reentry, the patent-pending process increases C/C composite ablation and oxidation resistance by 20 times.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
Heat resistance testing provides insight into preventing carbon fiber-reinforced UHTC degradation
Japan-based researchers use an arc-wind tunnel to better understand carbon fiber-reinforced ultrahigh-temperature ceramic matrix composites oxidation resistance in high-temp, inert atmospheres.
Read MoreEU-funded webinar highlights high-performance material and component innovations
Online, international event taking place Nov. 15, 2022 is open to industry, presents six EU-awarded projects and their first results, among them CEM-WAVE for CMC.
Read MoreNCC successfully demonstrates AFP manufacture of CMC parts
Core Research program adapts existing AFP technology and identifies optimal deposition parameters using a novel 3M towpreg material for wider CMC use.
Read MoreL&L Special Furnace commissions high-temp box furnace for CMC parts
Multi-layer, high-temperature insulation, enables temperatures up to 1,700°C under partial atmospheric pressure for CMC parts production to be used in military and aerospace applications.
Read MoreLockheed Martin expands development, production of ultra-high temp CMCs with facility expansion
Targeting current and future needs in hypersonic and aeronautics applications, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ Allcomp team is increasing and digitizing its capabilities in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) materials and parts fabrication.
Read MoreAxiom partners with NIAR ATLAS for oxide-oxide CMC research
Partnership breaks cost and process scalability barriers through the development of oxide-oxide CMC prepreg using AFP technology.
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GE Aerospace awarded demonstration contract for NASA HyTEC project
Turbofan engine small core technology development with CMC-coated components targets enhanced fuel efficiency in single-aisle aircraft by mid-2030s.
Grace Nehls
Senior Managing Editor, CompositesWorld
RATH prepares for production of advanced oxide ceramic fiber for CMC
New facility in Germany is part of regional supply chain and vision to lead green energy transition using CMC, supported by German government and Composites United’s Ceramic Composites network.
Read MoreMulti-composite thrust chamber aims to boost rockets, reduce cost for New Space economy
Black Engine uses new, microporous CMC liner for transpiration cooling and multiple lightweight composites in modular design that offers increased lifetime and lower maintenance versus current launch vehicle engines.
Read MoreAMULET project aims to create new value chains for fiber-reinforced polymers and CMCs
R&D demonstration projects targeting current challenges in auto, aero, energy and building will be developed to reach TRL7 with the goal of accelerating industrial use of advanced lightweight materials.
Read MoreMag7 Technologies offers advance licensing for graphene CMC technology
The company’s process produces graphene-enhanced ceramic precursor for use in ceramic matrix composite (CMC) applications.
Read MoreGE Aviation reaches advanced manufacturing milestone for CMC and AM jet engine components
This past July, two sites, Asheville, N.C., and Auburn, Ala., shipped their 100,000th CMC turbine shroud and 100,000th additively manufactured fuel nozzle tip respectively.
Read MoreCAMX 2021 exhibit preview: Revolution Composites
Revolution Composites’ triaxial braiding process uses a wide range of fibers for for thrusters, nozzles and conical shapes in spaceflight.
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