Steve Jobs said innovation is the distinguishing trait between a leader and a follower. In the aviation industry, innovative composites in turbo fan engine design have separated the leaders from the followers. Let’s briefly examine how aero composites in fan blades have revolutionized aviation, as shown in GE’s commercial airline engines. The Challenges of Aircraft...Continue Reading
Imagine materials that possess the strength of steel yet are lighter than feathers. Picture components that defy conventional limitations and soar to new heights of performance. This is the world of composite materials. The unsung superheroes of modern engineering. But before they can be put to their extraordinary use, they have to go through lengthy composite testing....Continue Reading
The global market for composite materials in the military will reach $966.4 million by 2027. It’s because of the demand for high-performance, lightweight materials in defense programs. Body armor solutions in the military also increasingly need lightweight materials. Composite technology is a developing field, and the military always looks for new ways to use it....Continue Reading
Orthopedics and prosthetics are, for millions of us, nothing short of a miracle. These devices allow people with congenital conditions, liabilities, and injuries to vastly improve their independence and quality of life. What’s more, demand for advanced prosthetics and orthotics is surging. The market for these essential devices is worth tens of billions of dollars worldwide....Continue Reading
This year has long been expected to show long-term growth in the robotics industry. Automation is becoming much more accessible, and more companies have moved towards robot automation. One of the problems with developing new robots and automated technology is the materials that go into them. You can’t make them solely out of durable steel,...Continue Reading
The Inflatable Bladder Molding Composite Method Composite materials have been in use for thousands of years, with the first use believed to be by the Mesopotamians around 3400 BCE. Composites have come a long way since then. They provide various advantages that make them ideal for a range of applications. There are also various methods...Continue Reading
The cost of corrosion can reach as high as 4% of the global GDP. This is a huge amount of money that contributes to an enormous amount of waste. As such, what can you do to ensure corrosion resistance in manufactured products? Below, we discuss corrosion resistance, why it is important, and where it is...Continue Reading
The global composites market will increase by around 50% in five years as more people realize its benefits. One of these areas is in replacing steel manufacturing as a leading method of production. Though why is that, and what would you get out of switching to composite materials in the future? This article will help...Continue Reading
Did you know the global composites market was worth an estimated $93.69 billion in 2022? Grand View Research adds that it could expand at a 7.2% compound annual growth rate from this year to 2030. The increasing use of advanced lightweight components in manufacturing is expected to facilitate growth during its forecast period, says the research firm. Do...Continue Reading
Did you know that carbon fiber is stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum? It’s no wonder that this impressive material has found its way into a vast range of applications. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best carbon fiber products out there. We’ll discuss how composite manufacturing has revolutionized many industries. So,...Continue Reading
