The advance is on multiple fronts, including resin transfer molding (RTM), thermoplastic composites, hybrid metal-composite structures and 3D-printed parts in metal, plastic and composites. The driver ...

HAMBURG—Diehl Aviation has matured its Eco Bin concept for an entirely recyclable overhead baggage compartment, the materials ...

Mollusks possess sturdy protective shells, thanks to their internal nacre structure. Nacre, the natural nanocomposite, ...

Steps are currently being taken to move towards large primary structures, e.g. integrally-stiffened skin panels. New materials, innovative design concepts and aeronautics are key innovation factors.

Designers choose chopped fiber thermoplastic bulk molding compounds from Toray to form intricate compound structures employing aerospace ... of structural load compared to the traditional metals. CCS ...

A research team from Taiyuan University of Technology and Zhejiang University has made headway in enhancing polypropylene (PP ...

Examples include polymer, ceramic, and metal matrix composites ... in a wide range of industries where high-strength structures are required. FRPs are composite materials made from a thermoset or ...

Detroit, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global aerospace & defense thermoplastic composites market is projected to witness a growth rate of 14.8% annually from 2024 to 2030, with an ...

As a result, trackside installation times of the new cantilever can be halved to approximately 15 minutes per structure ... By using thermoplastic composites, we can manufacture rail ...