Imagine trying to design machines that will last forever, regardless of use or destination. Instead of those machines requiring a steady stream of spare parts (essentially impossible for space probes ...

Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have developed new high-performance bio-based resins that can replace conventional oil-based materials in composite products—without compromising ...

AI revolutionizes polymer composite production with integrated systems that cut waste and boost efficiency for aerospace firms.

This year, the Société Française des Ingénieurs des Plastiques (SFIP) organised the 4th edition of its conference dedicated to the building industry on the Champs-sur-Marne campus (France), just a ...

Research and Teaching Interests: Processing, microstructure, and properties of materials in general, with a special emphasis on fibers, composite materials, and foams. B.S., Banaras Hindu University M ...

The modern aerospace sector's rapid expansion has led to improvements in aircraft materials. Lowering expenses, lightweighting, and extending the operational life of the components in aircraft ...

Self-healing materials can autonomously repair damage and make bridges, roads, and aircraft more durable and sustainable.

JEC Composites Magazine: We are familiar with Valeo’s 4 main business lines. What is the place and role of composites in these? Morgane Duhec: Valeo is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and ...

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 ...

At 16 years old, Sethu Munusamy was first introduced to composite engineering in a high school class in Malaysia. Sethu, a WSU 2010 alum, was fascinated by idea of taking a plastic and a fiber, mixing ...

B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Durban University of Technology, 1988 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU COE, 1999 Ph.D., Materials Engineering, UAB, 2005 Dr ...