Aerospace

A groundbreaking photosensitive PEEK ink is revolutionizing additive manufacturing and the polymer industry.

Kevlar is the ultimate ballistic material, known for its exceptional strength, high tenacity, and lightweight properties.

Researchers have unlocked a groundbreaking method to analyze polymer behavior under high-velocity impacts.

As concerns over environmental and health risks grow, the aviation industry is taking crucial steps. It is replacing hazardous firefighting foams with safer, fluorine-free alternatives.

ANTEC® 2025 brings together scientists, engineers, and industry leaders to shape the future of plastics in a way that balances performance, sustainability, and innovation.

The global composites market is experiencing steady and significant growth. Market analysts expect that it will rise from USD 93.69 billion in 2022 to approximately USD 160.48 billion by 2030 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.2%.

The X-59 experimental aircraft, part of NASA’s Quest mission, exemplifies how CAE software like Collier Aerospace’s HyperX revolutionizes geometry optimization.

Optimizing matrix viscosity is crucial for enhancing the mechanical performance of fiber-reinforced composites.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, the SPE Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology editor, discusses key aspects of PFAS, future regulations, and potential developments.

Researchers developed the Thermal Expansion Molding Process (TEMP), which aims to reduce high costs and improve inefficient large-scale production methods from traditional processes like autoclave molding and vacuum-bag-only (VBO).

High-performance thermoset materials cannot be remelted or reshaped. Consequently, recycling carbon-fiber-reinforced composites poses significant challenges.

The Polymer Composites (PC) Journal by SPE has selected “Evaluation of Fatigue Characteristics of 3D-Printed Composites Reinforced with Carbon Fiber Using Design of Experiments” as its Editor’s Choice article for December 2024.