When two or more different materials or elements are combined, a composite material is created. The composite material has special qualities that set it apart from its separate constituents due to the ...

One of the primary achievements of the 787 Dreamliner design is its monocoque fuselage, which has internally integrated ...

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 ...

How do you decide on the “right” fastener type for a component or assembly involving composite and plastic materials in a time-efficient way? To define which materials and concepts a fastener type is ...

JEC Composites Magazine: Dr Passaro, can you tell us more about your role in CETMA? I started working at CETMA as a researcher in thermoplastic-matrix composites over 20 years ago. In 2015, I became ...

UD’s Center for Composite Materials reflects on a legacy of innovation and charts a course for the next half-century From hockey sticks to jetliners, composite innovations developed at the University ...

Based on the results of NCMS technology projects, the briefs show the applicability and usefulness of proven technical advances — all in an effort to speed adoption and eliminate duplication of effort ...

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Fueled by emerging markets and a growing demand for lightweight-yet-durable materials, the composites industry is a rising economic force. Global demand for composite-based products is growing at an ...