Widespread in aerospace, laminated fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites are also increasingly used in other sectors, including the automotive industry. The identification of optimal cutting ...

Fiber-reinforced composite wing components, commonly stacked with aluminum and titanium, can challenge the machining process, including cutting tool security and final surface quality. Source (All ...

Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) are made by reinforcing a polymer-based matrix with glass, carbon, or aramid fibers. PMCs are classified into thermosetting and thermoplastic resins based on the type ...

The first all-composite brake pedals developed by Boge Rubber & Plastics Group using a bespoke production process meet or exceed the challenging performance specs required of metals at nearly half the ...

One technology that is currently directly available is coprocessing in cement manufacturing. This offers a unique waste management solution, where the material is simultaneously used as both a highly ...

In a win for chemistry, inventors have designed a closed-loop path for synthesizing an exceptionally tough carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer and later recovering all of its starting materials. In a win ...

These models can be used either offline to provide the optimal process cycle, or online to provide optimal, real-time process control [3]. This is the target of the iREMO project (www.iremo.eu), an EC ...

ORNL's new 3D printing tool uses thermal cameras and AI to automatically fix production errors while printing large composite ...

There's a breakthrough in the fight against waste: a self-repairing material that scientists claim has a usable lifespan of ...

When traditional materials reached their limit, engineers turned to advanced fibre-reinforced polymers to revitalise a South Australian landmark. Fibre-reinforced polymers ...