Ablative composites are engineered materials designed to protect structures from extreme thermal environments by gradually eroding and forming a protective char layer. Widely used in aerospace and ...

Zero-thermal-expansion (ZTE) materials are widely used in precision optics, cryogenic equipment and sensors, where even small ...

The CBCF/SiBCN composite is characterized by its lightweight and porous structure, featuring a visible heat-leading layer in its cross-section. Microscopic analysis reveals that the ceramic matrix ...

Biddeford composite manufacturer FMI has been awarded a $24 million contract from NASA to provide thermal protection systems for three Mars mission programs. The company, a subsidiary of Spirit ...

Discover how heat resistant materials and material science innovations help electronics manufacturing manage rising temperatures, boost reliability, and enable smaller, more powerful next‑generation ...

Thermal-Management Exterior Coatings for High-Altitude Aircraft Market to reach US$ 9.8 Bn by 2036 at 17.5% CAGR, driven by ...

In critical fields such as aerospace, military, and industrial manufacturing, surface protection of components has been a longstanding challenge. Ceramic materials with high melting points, hardness, ...

In a previous article we reviewed rapid forming of thermoplastic composites (TPC). In the second part of this three-part series, we’ll explore the thermal processes and how these can be managed, ...

Composite materials are redefining what is possible in space exploration. Their high strength, light weight and versatility make them indispensable in current and future space missions. NASA’s Artemis ...

Meggitt PLC has signed a contract with Bell Textron Inc for an estimated value of $73 million to supply composite de-icing propeller rotor blankets, heated spinners, fairings and pendulums to the Bell ...