According to Jacob Nuechterlein, co-founder and solutions developer for Elementum 3D, the aluminum alloy used in the company’s newly invented metal matrix composite (MMC) is not 3D-printable on its ...

Researchers have demonstrated a new metal matrix composite that is so light that it can float on water. A boat made of such composites will not sink despite damage to its structure. This first ...

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong—even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Although the rate of adoption of composite materials in the gas turbine engine has not met the expectations of a decade ago, their superior specific strength and stiffness remain as tantalising as ...

The class of materials known as ceramic matrix composites, or CMCs, shows considerable promise for providing fracture-toughness values similar to those for metals such as cast iron. Two kinds of ...

As aerospace continues its pursuit of higher performance, lower weight, and improved lifecycle efficiency, metal-to composite component conversion is a key enabler of innovation. Whether in commercial ...

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 ...

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong – even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius. The material, which is described in a ...