Copper matrix composites (CMCs) are engineered materials in which a copper matrix is reinforced by ceramic particles, carbon-based nanomaterials or other high-strength inclusions to enhance mechanical ...

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 ...

As opposed to conventional metal alloys, metal matrix composites (MMCs) possess inimitable physical, thermal, electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties that make them most suitable in today’s ...

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 ...

It's taken a long time to tweak ceramic matrix composites (CMCs) so they can be produced in high volumes, but the time has finally come. Aircraft engine leader GE Aviation has broken ground on the ...

Researchers have created a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used in aircraft wings, turbine blades and other applications—and can repair itself more than 1,000 times.

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 ...

CEDAR PARK, Texas — Cedar Park-based aerospace company Firefly is developing new technology to build better rocket engines. The Air Force Research Laboratory at Edwards Air Force Base in California ...

Matrix Composite Materials Company (Bristol, UK) will again be exhibiting at the Advanced Engineering show in November, but this year they will be celebrating 25 years as a materials supplier. The ...