A new multifunctional composite made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRP) and piezoelectric materials can use vibrations to self-detect tiny cracks. This material could be used in the aerospace, ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

High-performance prepreg tow enables efficient dry filament winding in pressure vessels like hydrogen storage cylinders, ...

Mechanical engineers at Duke University have demonstrated a proof-of-concept method for programming mechanical properties into solid Lego-like building blocks. By controlling the solidity of hundreds ...

Electrically heated elements turn from solids to liquids to provide flexibility to robotic building blocks. We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. By using our site, you consent to ...

The CompSTLar project is using laser-induced graphene (LIG) to create smart skins, combining data with simulations to enable virtual stress tests for in situ monitoring and prediction.

Cambium expands to the UK and EU via the SHD Group acquisition. Read about the $100M funding round and the future of ApexShield 1000.

Custom processor GaMra Composites has developed new profile extrusion technology for producing siding, window lineals, ...

We are entering a new era in science — the fourth paradigm, according to Kristin Persson, a professor in materials science at the University of California in Berkeley, United States. The first ...

Linde is a chemicals company founded by German scientist Carl von Linde. It operates in more than 80 countries, and its two main business segments are gases and engineering. Linde manufactures ...