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 ...

Bullen Ultrasonics' Eric Norton to Speak at CMS Conference on Ultrasonic Machining of Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) The informative presentation will explore grinding, ultrasonic and laser ...

What are Ceramic Matrix Composites? Composite materials typically consist of two components: a reinforcement part to provide mechanical strength and a matrix material that holds all the components ...

A quarter-century ago, the Department of Energy began a program to support U.S. development of ceramic matrix composites. In 2016 a new aircraft engine became the first widely deployed CMC-containing ...

GE Aviation’s two new plants will help to establish a supply chain for CMCs needed for rapidly expanding jet engine demand, in particular the LEAP turbofan engine. It already is producing super-alloy ...

Composite materials are engineered by fusing different materials, typically consisting of a matrix (a polymer, metal, or ceramic) and a reinforcement (such as fibers, particles, or flakes) that ...

High-temperature ceramic matrix composites represent a critical class of materials engineered to withstand extreme thermal, mechanical and chemical stresses. These composites integrate ...

A new process for incorporating fortifying agents into ceramic could strengthen the materials used in aerospace engineering. In an exciting development for the field of aerospace engineering, the ...

President, Wyoming Test Fixtures Inc. In addition to providing increased strength properties, fiber-reinforced CMCs exhibit markedly improved toughness and damage tolerance compared to traditional ...

Decarbonization goals call for advancing high-impact energy technologies. The U.S. has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a goal that presents both challenges and opportunities in the ...

TRUNNANO, a leading global company in advanced ceramic materials, today announced a major breakthrough in high-temperature ...