Ceramic Matrix Composites

Ceramic Matrix Composites 17 May 2022

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.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 21 Feb 2022

Multi-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.

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Ceramic Matrix Composites 29 Sep 2021

AMULET 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.

Graphene 2 Sep 2021

Mag7 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.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 13 Aug 2021

GE 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.

Defense 13 Aug 2021

CAMX 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.

Space 13 Jul 2021

Researchers work to prove out ultra-high-temperature CMC for NASA Interstellar Probe study

A recent study by Johns Hopkins and Advanced Ceramic Fibers LLC worked toward ceramic matrix composites able to withstand up to 3,500°C for space heatshields.

Ceramic Matrix Composites 18 Jun 2021

CFM RISE program targets composites, additive manufacturing and hybrid electric

GE Aviation, Safran program targets more than 20% lower emissions, 100% compatibility with sustainable and hydrogen fuels, with a technology roadmap detailing CMC, composite fan blades and more.